Security Compliance Manager
Last checked active on Jun 28, 2026.
Position Overview
Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Security Compliance Manager based in the United States.
This role is a key driver of security compliance maturity within a fast-growing, highly regulated SaaS environment supporting clinical research operations at global scale. You will own and evolve certification readiness efforts, ensuring continuous alignment with frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 while maintaining an audit-ready posture across the organization. The position bridges security, engineering, and operations by translating compliance requirements into clear, actionable controls and workflows. You will play a central role in strengthening risk management practices, improving evidence collection processes, and supporting both internal and external audits. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong communication, structure, and the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams. You will also help shape scalable compliance processes that support long-term growth in regulated environments. The work environment is remote-first, collaborative, and focused on building trust in secure, compliant systems at scale.
Accountabilities:
- Lead and maintain security certification programs including ISO 27001 and SOC 2, ensuring continuous audit readiness, surveillance support, and compliance with evolving requirements.
- Operate and improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS), including control reviews, remediation tracking, and ongoing effectiveness monitoring across security domains.
- Manage audit readiness activities by coordinating evidence collection, maintaining audit artifacts, and responding to internal and external auditor requests.
- Drive enterprise risk management activities, including maintaining the risk register, assessing security risks, and tracking remediation plans through to closure.
- Partner with Security leadership to define, track, and report key risk and performance indicators (KRIs/KPIs) and support customer security assessments and questionnaires.
- Oversee updates to security policies and procedures to ensure alignment with certification, regulatory, and business requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate compliance requirements into actionable tasks, ownership structures, and measurable control outcomes.
- 5+ years of experience in information security, compliance, or risk management roles within regulated environments (e.g., HIPAA, GLBA, PCI).
- Proven hands-on experience leading ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2 certification and ongoing compliance maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks, control design, and audit processes, including risk assessment and gap analysis methodologies.
- Ability to map compliance requirements to operational execution across domains such as access control, incident response, vulnerability management, and secure SDLC.
- Experience working with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern software delivery pipelines (CI/CD, Agile).
- Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to produce audit-ready materials and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, or CISSP are strongly preferred.
- Competitive base salary range: $140,000 – $170,000 USD per year
- Remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid time off and holidays, with additional flexibility depending on tenure
- Retirement savings plan (401k)
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Professional development support and opportunities for certification growth
- Exposure to high-impact security programs in a regulated, global environment
Requirements:
Benefits:
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
$140,000 - $170,000/year
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Experience Requirements
5 to 7 years
Required Skills
Industry
Legal
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: United States
Application Deadline
September 26, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
Work Arrangement
Remote/Telecommute Position
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