Security & Privacy Compliance Analyst (DPO, GDPR, SOC 2)

Takt; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Takt, Reston, Virginia, is seeking a Regulatory & Security Compliance Analyst to own and operate the company’s security, privacy, and compliance program. The role focuses on implementing controls in Vanta, coordinating audits, and guiding data protection strategies within a growing SaaS environment.

Based in our Reston office four days per week, you will collaborate with Engineering, IT, Legal, Sales, and Leadership to translate privacy requirements into actionable process improvements and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in risk advisory, technology risk, IT audit, cybersecurity risk, compliance, or a related field.
• Experience at a professional services firm such as KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, EY, or a similar risk and advisory organization is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with controls, risk assessments, audit evidence, testing, or compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, ITGCs, cybersecurity controls, or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day administration of the compliance program in Vanta, including controls, tests, evidence, policies, risks, vendors, personnel, and remediation activities.
• Manage and continuously improve our SOC 2 Type II compliance program.
• Coordinate audits, assessments, penetration tests, and certification activities with external auditors and vendors.
• Track compliance findings and remediation activities and work with internal owners to ensure they are resolved.
• Maintain security and compliance policies and ensure reviews occur on schedule.
• Monitor employee security and compliance requirements, including training, policy acceptance, device compliance, and access reviews.

Skills

Risk advisory

IT audit

Cybersecurity risk

Compliance

Data protection

Tools

Vanta

SOC 2

ISO 27001

GDPR

Job description

Takt, Reston, Virginia, is seeking a Regulatory & Security Compliance Analyst to own and operate the company’s security, privacy, and compliance program. The role focuses on implementing controls in Vanta, coordinating audits, and guiding data protection strategies within a growing SaaS environment.

Based in our Reston office four days per week, you will collaborate with Engineering, IT, Legal, Sales, and Leadership to translate privacy requirements into actionable process improvements and