Director, Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Company: PsiQuantum
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 10, 2025

Job Description:

Quantum computing holds the promise of humanity's mastery over the natural world, but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised. We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a data center footprint.By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today's most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more.PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum computer, years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components at Tier-1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries where we leverage high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are already producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. We also benefit from the quantum mechanics reality that photons don't feel heat or electromagnetic interference, allowing us to take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems and industry standard fiber connectivity.In 2024, PsiQuantum announced two government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first Quantum Data Centers and utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia and Chicago, Illinois. Both projects are backed by nations that understand quantum computing's potential impact and the need to scale this technology to unlock that potential. And we won't just be building the hardware, but also the fault tolerant quantum applications that will provide industry-transforming results.Quantum computing is not just an evolution of the decades-old advancement in compute power. It provides the key to mastering our future, not merely discovering it. The potential is enormous, and we have the plan to make it real. Come join us.There's much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey!Job Summary: The Director, Governance, Risk, and Compliance leads the GRC function at PsiQuantum. Reporting to the Chief Information and Security officer (CISO), this person works with internal and external stakeholders to manage security risk and ensure PsiQuantum's compliance with industry, regulatory, and contractual requirements.Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive GRC program.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, processes, and standards to support the security and compliance objectives of the company.
• Implement a program to identify, assess, and treat security risks.
• Work cross-functionally and externally to perform risk assessments and audits.
• Maintain a compliance roadmap to ensure alignment of the security program with business objectives, regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into product development, IT systems, and business practices.
• Provide senior management with regular insights into the company's risk posture, compliance status, and audit results.Experience/Qualifications:
  • 12+ years in GRC or an adjacent field.
  • 4+ years in supervisory roles.
  • Demonstrated experience building and growing GRC programs in global technology companies.
  • Familiarity with global standards and regulations, such ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-171, and GDPR.
  • The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people at all levels of an organization from individual contributor to senior leadership.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
    
    Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to.We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.The range below reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all US locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
    
    For a fully qualified candidate, the expected base pay range is:Base Pay Range $188,000$270,000 USDRequired
    Preferred

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