Compliance Engineer

LM Wind Power / GE; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Generous Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Medical & dental benefits

Global EAP

Employee impact groups

Job summary

First Advantage is seeking a Compliance Engineer to lead Drata administration, automate evidence collection, and maintain audit-ready controls across enterprise systems. You will build dashboards and executive reporting while ensuring remediation activities stay on track.

The role requires experience with SOC 2 and ISO standards, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and SaaS integrations, with strong collaboration across Trust & Compliance, Engineering, and HR teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in information security, compliance engineering, or security operations.
• Experience with cloud platforms AWS and Azure.
• Experience configuring SaaS integrations and APIs.
• Experience administering compliance automation platforms like Drata.
• Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or ISO 27701.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Drata; configure, maintain, and optimize environments, controls, tests, workflows, and reporting.
• Integrate enterprise systems with Drata (IAM, ticketing, source code, cloud, endpoint, vulnerability, HR, SIEM).
• Monitor automated tests and control monitoring; investigate failures and remediation.
• Perform remediation plans, timelines, and validate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Trust & Compliance, Engineering, and Infrastructure; train stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Drata

APIs

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Automation & Platform Administration

Serve as a subject matter expert for Drata. Configure, maintain, and optimize Drata environments/workspaces, controls, tests, workflows, and reporting. Evaluate and implement new Drata features and capabilities. Maintain compliance evidence repositories and automated evidence collection processes. Develop and maintain compliance dashboards, metrics, and executive reporting. Assist with maintaining audit readiness throughout the year.

System Integration Management

Integrate enterprise systems with Drata, including but not limited to: Identity and Access Management platforms Ticketing systems Source code repositories Cloud platforms Endpoint management platforms Vulnerability management tools HR systems SIEM and security monitoring solutions Validate integration configuration and data accuracy. Monitor integration health and resolve synchronization issues. Investigate with application owners or vendors to troubleshoot integration failures.

Compliance Monitoring & Control Management

Monitor automated compliance tests and control monitoring activities within Drata. Investigate failed control tests, exceptions, and policy violations. Analyze compliance findings to determine root cause and business impact. Track remediation activities through completion. Ensure control evidence remains current and audit-ready.

Remediation & Corrective Actions

Perform technical remediation for findings, within the Compliance Engineer's scope. Create and manage remediation plans, timelines, and status tracking. Validate corrective actions and confirm control effectiveness after remediation. Support exception management and risk acceptance processes when remediation is not feasible.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with Trust & Compliance teams to maintain control libraries and framework mappings. Work closely with Engineering and Infrastructure teams to improve compliance posture. Train system owners and Trust & Compliance team on Drata workflows and compliance requirements. Provide compliance guidance during technology implementations and system changes.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Experience

Experience administering compliance automation platform Drata. Experience supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701 or similar compliance programs. 3+ years of experience in Information Security, Compliance Engineering, Security Operations, or related fields. Experience with cloud environments including AWS and Azure. Experience configuring SaaS integrations and APIs.

Desired Competencies

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to translate compliance requirements into technical controls. Excellent organizational skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. Attention to detail and commitment to audit readiness. Ability to manage multiple compliance initiatives simultaneously. Continuous improvement mindset.

First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

First Advantage is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by its proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, digital identity solutions, and verification services. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage serves customers in over 200 countries and territories, modernizing hiring and onboarding on a global scale. For more information, please visit our website at https://fadv.com/.

As an award-winning global leader in identity and workforce solutions, First Advantage delivers fast, reliable screening and ongoing monitoring at every stage of the employee lifecycle.

Join us and help shape the future of trust, guided by our values: Authenticity Curiosity Integrity Teamwork Customer-inspired Be a part of the growth, innovation, and impact we’re building.

• Professional development opportunities, such as our award-winning SOAR program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program*
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Policy to encourage involvement in philanthropic activities.
• Competitive benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all team members
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues across six Employee Impact Groups and participate in Employee Experience events throughout the year
• * Must put hours at work.