Technical Lead I, Governance Risk and Compliance

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. Location: Remote - Virginia - Cleveland, OH, United States (US) Employment Status: Salary Full-Time Function: Information Technology Req ID: 25352 PURPOSE: The Technical Lead - IT Compliance will be responsible for ensuring that our company's IT systems, processes and information assets are protected in accordance with all relevant regulations and standards, such as SOX, NIST, CMMC, GDPR, ISO, AND TISAX. This role involves providing technical leadership and expertise on compliance initiatives, conducting audits and assessments, responding to cybersecurity questionnaires, supporting IT team members and mentoring IT GRC analysts. This role is part of a team of GRC professionals, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and implements robust strategies to maintain and enhance our compliance posture. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work closely with enterprise technology, risk management, cybersecurity, and business teams to integrate compliance practices and align with industry standards. * Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure a clear understanding of compliance requirements and alignment with business goals. * Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across technology, compliance, cybersecurity, audit, HR and third-party vendors. * Work with internal/external auditors, regulators, business stakeholders and other functional areas such as Legal, Compliance and HR. * Provide guidance and support to other members of the IT team on compliance-related issues. Compliance Frameworks and Process * Maintain and enhance compliance assessment toolkits for testing and validation * Play a critical role in leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive GRC strategies aligned with CMMC, SOX, ISO 27001, and TISAX standards. * Provide technical expertise in GRC practices, focusing on CMMC, SOX, ISO 27001, and TISAX frameworks. * Develop, document, and implement IT compliance processes, procedures, and standards. * Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations, standards, and emerging regulatory requirements and ensure compliance. * Provide technical leadership for compliance projects. * Manage and maintain compliance-related documentation and records. * Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for GRC-related matters, guiding the team and organization in compliance best practices. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of compliance processes and controls. * Leverage automation and technology to streamline compliance activities and reporting. Audits and Assessments * Conduct regular audits and assessments to verify compliance with all applicable regulations and standards. * Regularly assess and update the organizationApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjc1MTM3LjEwNTA4QGxpbmNvbG5lbGVjdHJpY2NvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t