Principal Governance, Risk & Compliance Engineer - Activision

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Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.

We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.

Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Your Mission

This position is a principal-level role focused on GRC, requiring a blend of technical expertise and GRC knowledge to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with information security standards.

The candidate will have a background within information security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) to make an impact on the company’s security program and services. The candidate will have experience with various Information Security concepts, primarily including risk management, compliance, governance and metrics, audit, policy and standards development, and control assessment. This individual will work with the Information Security team, Legal, IT, and other business teams to:

• Play a critical role in the development, implementation and maintenance of a robust and scalable GRC program.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership on GRC matters to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are communicated effectively and implemented consistently across the organization.
• Develop and implement compliance monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct compliance audits and assessments to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Manage issues resulting from risks, audits, compliance gaps.
• Manage security exceptions and engage with the business to understand control environments and mitigation strategies.
• Manage and maintain risk and audit program controls. Preparing team members and related materials required for effective risk assessment activities (e.g., control design walk-throughs), follow-up requests, and testing.
• Provide executive level reporting and metrics on the current state and recommendations for risk reduction throughout the …