Cloud Security Compliance Lead | SOC 2 & ISO 27001

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FlexBase program

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr II Security Compliance Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert across cloud infrastructure.

You will collaborate with architects, lead audit readiness, and implement scalable control improvements across our environment. As a Senior II Security Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for leading compliance assessments across cloud computing platforms and delivery services, translating complex regulatory standards into actionable guidance for

Qualifications

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate experience supporting major compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or NIST.
• Have understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity management, network security, and vulnerability management.
• Possess solid analytical, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Be familiar with compliance automation tools, GRC platforms, and cloud service provider environments.
• Have experience coordinating multi-organization audit evidence collection and leading external assessment engagements.

Responsibilities

• Leading compliance assessments and readiness activities across cloud computing platforms and delivery services
• Translating complex regulatory standards into actionable guidance for technical architecture and engineering teams
• Evaluating technical architectures, control designs, and operational effectiveness against established industry benchmarks
• Conducting risk assessments and directing cross-functional remediation efforts across technical teams
• Developing security compliance playbooks, implementation documentation, and automated monitoring workflows
• Mentoring team members and representing the organization during external certification assessments and audits

Skills

8 years experience

SOC 2

ISO 27001

PCI DSS

NIST

Cloud infra

Identity management

Network security

Vulnerability management

GRC tools

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr II Security Compliance Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert across cloud infrastructure.

You will collaborate with architects, lead audit readiness, and implement scalable control improvements across our environment. As a Senior II Security Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for leading compliance assessments across cloud computing platforms and delivery services, translating complex regulatory standards into actionable guidance for