Compliance Expert

Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Compliance Specialist to join our team.This role is ideal for an individual with expertise in SaaS environments and proficiency in using compliance management platforms.The successful candidate will lead the client's SOC 2 compliance efforts, streamline evidence collection, ensure continuous monitoring, and support security and compliance programs to meet industry standards and customer expectations.This role requires strong coding fundamentals, system design capability, and a builder mindset who thrives in a startup environment.The ideal candidate will work closely with AI engineers, security leaders, and product managers to integrate compliance requirements into SaaS product development and operations.Responsibilities:SOC 2 Compliance Management: Lead the end-to-end process for achieving and maintaining SOC 2 compliance, including scoping, evidence collection, control implementation, and audit preparationVanta Platform Utilization: Leverage Vanta's AI and automation tools to streamline compliance workflows, monitor controls, and manage vendor risk assessmentsContinuous Monitoring: Implement and oversee continuous monitoring processes to ensure ongoing adherence to SOC 2 requirements and other relevant frameworksPolicy Development: Develop, update, and maintain security and compliance policies, procedures, and documentation within Vanta's centralized platformVendor Risk Management: Utilize Vanta's Vendor Risk Management (VRM) solution to assess and monitor third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with security standardsAudit Support: Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate smooth and efficient SOC 2 audits, utilizing Vanta's tools to provide real-time evidence and reportingCross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, IT, and product teams to integrate compliance requirements into SaaS product development and operationsTraining and Awareness: Conduct training sessions for employees on SOC 2 compliance requirements and best practices for maintaining a secure SaaS environmentReporting and Metrics: Use Vanta's reporting features to track compliance metrics, generate reports, and communicate the company's security posture to internal stakeholders and external clients