Strider Technologies delivers strategic intelligence that helps organizations make faster, more confident decisions in an increasingly complex global environment. Using cutting-edge AI and proprietary methodologies, we transform open-source data into actionable insights that help protect technology, talent, and supply chains from nation-state risks.

Why is Strider the best place to work?

Security is embedded in our culture

Leadership and employees grasp the corporate threat profile and our value proposition which means we spend our time executing our mission without having to sell it.

We are a part of the client community

Strider’s primary clients are security professionals, which means we are using our products internally and providing feedback for new features and capabilities. Our value proposition to the company goes beyond risk reduction and includes product development, marketing and sales.

Work smart with kind people

Flexible hybrid work schedule means you’ll get to know your colleagues and will enjoy building relationships. We work hard to hire people who reflect our values and it shows at every level of the company.

Rock-solid financial execution

The leadership leverages a fiscally responsible multi-year plan. We are experiencing strong, consistent growth with a market reach completely unique for a company of this size and scale.

Insight into great powers competition

Working with our company intelligence analysts supporting our mission provides a unique opportunity to learn more about international affairs.

Position Description

As the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst, you will support and help mature Strider’s compliance program with a primary focus on U.S. government and defense-related frameworks, including CMMC, FedRAMP, and DoD Impact Levels (IL4/IL5).

You will serve as a key partner to engineering, IT, product, legal, and leadership teams to help ensure Strider meets regulatory obligations while enabling business growth. This role blends hands-on execution with opportunities to grow program ownership skills in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.

Our security team operates with transparency, accountability, and collaboration to continuously strengthen Strider’s security and compliance posture.

Who You Are

You are an emerging GRC professional who is eager to apply your knowledge of government compliance requirements and help build practical, scalable controls. You are comfortable working cross-functionally and ready to assume greater ownership of compliance activities.

You balance rigor with pragmatism and can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Your Duties

· Support and contribute to Strider’s GRC program with emphasis on CMMC, FedRAMP, and IL-5 compliance.

· Assist with readiness, assessment, and continuous monitoring activities for government compliance frameworks.

· Develop, maintain, and improve security policies, standards, and procedures aligned to NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and related frameworks.

· Partner with engineering, IT, and cloud teams to implement and validate technical and administrative controls.

· Support internal and external audits, including coordination with third-party assessors and government stakeholders.

· Contribute to risk management activities across corporate systems, cloud infrastructure, products, vendors, and partners.

· Assist with vendor and third-party risk management efforts, including security reviews and contract requirements.

· Provide compliance reporting and support to leadership, contributing to strategic security planning as you grow in the role.

· Support employee security awareness and compliance training initiatives.

What You Bring

· 2–5 years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance, information security, or a related field.

· Exposure to or working knowledge of CMMC, FedRAMP, and/or DoD Impact Level environments (IL4/IL5).

· Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, RMF, and related standards.

· Experience operating in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), preferably in regulated SaaS contexts.

· Experience participating in or supporting audits, assessments, and remediation tracking efforts.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across teams.

Extra Credit

· Familiarity with compliance automation or GRC tooling.

· Experience in startup or high-growth environments.

· Background supporting government, defense, or intelligence community clients.

· Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation

• Company Equity Options

• Flexible PTO

• Wellness Reimbursement

• US Holidays (Office Closed)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Plan

Strider is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We comply with all relevant employment laws in the locations where we operate. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and professional development.