Security Compliance Lead: Audit-Driven & Automation

1Kosmos; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

1Kosmos in Edison, NJ is seeking an IT & Information Security Compliance Manager to own and strengthen our security posture across SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP High, and NIST. This hands-on leadership role is not a CISO; it focuses on audit readiness, control implementation, IT governance, and continuous improvement of compliance programs.

You will automate evidence collection using Drata or Vanta and collaborate with IT Operations and Engineering to embed security controls in cloud and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in IT security, compliance, or risk management within a SaaS or regulated technology environment.
• Proven experience managing SOC 2 and ISO 27001 programs end-to-end; exposure to FedRAMP High or NIST 800-53 is a plus.
• Hands-on use and administration of Drata, Vanta, Tugboat Logic, or equivalent compliance automation platforms.
• Familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP cloud environments, identity & access management, and IT operations.
• Strong technical understanding of security controls: network, endpoint, access, configuration management, logging/monitoring, vulnerability management.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills — able to translate control requirements into clear operational actions.
• Experience leading internal or external audits and managing evidence collection efficiently.
• Based in (or willing to relocate to) Edison, NJ and work on-site with our leadership and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain enterprise security and compliance programs aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001/27002, FedRAMP High, and NIST 800-53/171 frameworks.
• Build and manage automated compliance monitoring and evidence collection through Drata, Vanta, or equivalent platforms; integrate these with internal systems (ticketing, HRIS, cloud providers, etc.).
• Prepare for and manage SOC 2 Type I/II, ISO audits, and FedRAMP readiness assessments: gap analysis, documentation, remediation, and control testing.
• Partner with IT Operations and Engineering to ensure security controls are embedded in infrastructure, cloud, network, and identity systems.
• Maintain and update security policies, SSPs, POA&Ms, and other audit documentation.
• Oversee incident response, change management, and vendor risk programs to ensure consistent compliance coverage.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and compliance assessors.
• Define and track metrics for audit readiness, risk posture, and compliance automation efficiency.
• Stay current with evolving compliance frameworks and technologies that can improve assurance automation.
• Champion security awareness, training, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

IT security

compliance

risk management

SOC 2

ISO 27001

FedRAMP High

NIST 800-53

Drata

Vanta

Tugboat Logic

cloud security

identity & access management

auditing

documentation

Tools

Drata

Vanta

Tugboat Logic

Job description

1Kosmos in Edison, NJ is seeking an IT & Information Security Compliance Manager to own and strengthen our security posture across SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP High, and NIST. This hands-on leadership role is not a CISO; it focuses on audit readiness, control implementation, IT governance, and continuous improvement of compliance programs.

You will automate evidence collection using Drata or Vanta and collaborate with IT Operations and Engineering to embed security controls in cloud and