# GRC Solutions Architect at Zania

- Company: Zania
- What the company does: Deploy AI compliance agents for controls testing, risk assessments, policy management, and audits with evidence-backed accuracy. Backed by NEA.
- Company website: https://zania.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $170K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-05-27
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/zania/29603f87-6df6-49bc-abc9-4aabde1f877f
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/zania-grc-solutions-architect/

## About the role

As a Risk and Compliance Expert at Zania, you are the senior GRC voice our customers rely on. This is a non-technical, customer-facing domain expert role, not a software engineering position. We are looking for someone with in-depth knowledge of specific GRC domains who can serve as the ultimate compliance authority.

## What they're looking for

- Deep GRC Expertise (Depth, not exposure): 5+ years of in-depth knowledge in specific risk and compliance domains, security compliance, or IT audit, with real ownership of programs
- Non-technical domain mastery: You are an expert in GRC methodologies, not software development. You have direct professional experience applying at least two major compliance or risk frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
- Relationship Management: Executive presence and a proven ability to own relationships with senior security and risk stakeholders. You are comfortable presenting, advising, and pushing back when needed
- Structured Communication: You are highly organized and can translate complex GRC concepts into clear, structured communication for both customers and internal teams
- A closer's instinct: You drive post-sale implementations toward success with urgency, bringing customers to a clear finish line
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Business, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

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