Security Specialist

As a compliance specialist, you will lead the end-to-end process for achieving and maintaining SOC 2 compliance.The ideal candidate will have expertise in SaaS environments, proficiency in using compliance management platforms, and strong coding fundamentals.You will work in small, agile teams reporting directly to the CTO, collaborating closely with AI engineers, security leaders, and product managers.Key ResponsibilitiesSOC 2 Compliance Management: Lead the process for achieving and maintaining SOC 2 compliance, including scoping, evidence collection, control implementation, and audit preparation.Vanta Platform Utilization: Leverage Vanta's AI and automation tools to streamline compliance workflows, monitor controls, and manage vendor risk assessments.Continuous Monitoring: Implement and oversee continuous monitoring processes to ensure ongoing adherence to SOC 2 requirements and other relevant frameworks.Policy Development: Develop, update, and maintain security and compliance policies, procedures, and documentation within Vanta's centralized platform.Vendor Risk Management: Assess and monitor third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with security standards.Audit Support: Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate smooth and efficient SOC 2 audits.Additionally, you will conduct training sessions for employees on SOC 2 compliance requirements and best practices.Strong collaboration skills, experience with compliance management platforms, and knowledge of industry standards are essential for this role.RequirementsExpertise in SaaS environmentsProficiency in using compliance management platformsStrong coding fundamentalsExperience with AI and automation toolsKnowledge of industry standards (SOC 2, ISO *****, GDPR)This is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy working in a fast-paced startup environment and have a passion for security and compliance.