Online Cloud Security Compliance Specialist

Naukri Mitra; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Training & certs

Career growth

Job summary

Naukri Mitra is seeking an Online Cloud Security Compliance Specialist to lead remote security governance across cloud environments. You’ll ensure adherence to ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA while balancing practicality and policy.

In this remote role, you will run internal audits, translate complex regulations for technical and non-technical teams, and stay ahead of regulatory changes. You’ll partner with developers and security engineers to embed compliant practices into daily work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of compliance standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Hands-on work with cloud platforms and their security settings.
• Running audits and risk assessments.
• Writing and updating security policies.

Responsibilities

• Keep cloud security compliance aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.
• Run internal audits to ensure standards are followed.
• Translate complex rules into clear policies for teams.
• Collaborate with tech and non-tech staff to implement safeguards.
• Monitor for regulatory updates and adapt quickly.

Skills

ISO 27001

SOC 2

GDPR

HIPAA

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Online Cloud Security Compliance Specialist – Remote Role

Let’s Talk About Why This Role Matters Cloud security isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about trust, safety, and making sure the data we handle every day stays secure. If you’ve ever opened an app and thought, "I hope my info is safe here," you know why your work will matter. Here, you’ll shape how we protect our systems, keep our operations compliant, and give our clients the confidence they deserve.

The Big Picture

We work with sensitive information every single day. That means every file, every login, every click has to be secure. And while we’ve got the right tools, processes, and policies in place, what we need is someone who can bring them all together. Someone who can spot gaps before they become problems. Someone who sees the rules, understands them, and actually knows how to make them work in a real-world setting.

What You’ll Be Diving Into

• Keep our cloud security compliance in line with frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.
• Run internal audits to make sure we’re actually following the standards we say we do.
• Work closely with tech and non-tech folks to make policies easy to understand and follow.
• Watch for new laws, rules, and industry updates—and help us adapt quickly.
• Review incidents and suggest ways to make sure they don’t happen again.

Real Challenges You’ll Tackle

• Bridge the gap between strict compliance rules and the reality of day-to-day work.
• Translate legal jargon into plain language people actually get.
• Keep security top of mind in a team that’s moving fast.
• Deal with "we’ve always done it this way" mindsets—and help people see why change matters.

How You’ll Make an Impact

We’ve seen first-hand how one overlooked setting or policy can cause hours (sometimes days) of chaos. Your work will mean fewer security incidents, faster fixes, and a stronger sense of safety across the whole company. When a new client asks about our compliance, we want our answer to be a confident "Yes, and here's the proof." That proof? You’ll help make it happen.

Tools and Tech You’ll Work With

While we’re not going to overload you with brand names and buzzwords, you’ll likely touch tools like:

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Security compliance software
• Encryption and monitoring tools
• Policy documentation systems

And if there’s something new on the horizon? We’ll test it. If it works, we’ll use it.

Your Day Could Look Like This

Picture it, it’s 9:00 a.m., and you’re starting your day with a quick review of overnight alerts. A policy update is due for our data storage standards, so you tweak the draft and share it with the team. Before lunch, you join a call with a developer who’s rolling out a new feature—they need your input on security checks. After lunch, you run through an internal audit checklist for one of our cloud systems. By 4:00 p.m., you’re wrapping up your notes for tomorrow’s compliance training session.

The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here

• Curiosity – You’re always asking, "What if?" and "Why?"
• Clarity – You can explain a complex rule without making people’s heads spin.
• Calm under pressure – Security incidents happen; you keep your cool.
• Practical mindset – You don’t just follow the rules—you find ways to make them work.

Skills and Experience That Help You Shine

You don’t need to check every single box to apply. But if you’ve worked in cloud security compliance before, you’re already ahead. We’re talking about experience like:

• Knowledge of compliance standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA)
• Hands-on work with cloud platforms and their security settings
• Running audits and risk assessments
• Writing and updating security policies
• Working remotely with distributed teams

What Success Looks Like After 6 Months

• Confidently running security compliance reviews on your own
• Spotting risks before they become problems
• Building strong relationships with tech and non-tech teams
• Making compliance something people actually understand (and even care about)

The Human Side of the Job

• Weekly team huddles to share wins, updates, and the occasional joke
• Virtual coffee chats where work talk is optional
• Celebrating milestones - big and small - together online

How We Support You

It’s not just about the work. We want you to grow here. That means:

• Access to training and certification programs
• Opportunities to lead new projects
• Regular feedback (the kind that helps you improve, not just tick a box)

And yes - your salary will be $117,000 annually. Competitive, fair, and on time.

A Few Stories from the Team

Sam, one of our senior security analysts, once spotted a minor cloud misconfiguration during a routine check. It took 10 minutes to fix - it saved us from what could’ve been a massive incident. Then there’s Alex, who turned a boring compliance workshop into a real conversation by sharing stories about actual security breaches (minus the scary parts). These moments are why we believe in hiring people who care—not just about rules, but about outcomes.

Why This Role Is Worth It

Sure, compliance can sound like it’s all about paperwork. But here, it’s different. You’ll see the results of your work every time a project ships securely, every time a client smiles when we pass their audit, and every time you stop a problem before it happens.

Global Applicants Welcome: Candidates from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, India and other eligible regions worldwide are encouraged to apply.