Senior Cloud Security Compliance Lead

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

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr II Security Compliance Specialist to drive security compliance across our cloud infrastructure and delivery services. You will guide engineering teams to translate complex regulatory standards into actionable designs.

You will lead audit readiness, perform risk assessments, develop playbooks, and mentor others while collaborating with cross-functional partners on external certification assessments.

Qualifications

• Lead compliance assessments and readiness activities across cloud computing platforms and delivery services.
• Translate complex regulatory standards into actionable guidance for technical architecture and engineering teams.
• Evaluate technical architectures, control designs, and operational effectiveness against established industry benchmarks.
• Conduct risk assessments and directing cross-functional remediation efforts across technical teams.
• Develop security compliance playbooks, implementation documentation, and automated monitoring workflows.
• Mentor team members and represent the organization during external certification assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to engineering teams to translate regulatory standards into practical design requirements.
• Collaborate with architects to embed compliance controls in cloud infrastructure and delivery services.
• Support audit readiness activities and external assessments.

Skills

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Audit readiness

GRC tools

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional communication

Security controls

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GRC platforms

Compliance automation tools

Cloud service providers (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr II Security Compliance Specialist to drive security compliance across our cloud infrastructure and delivery services. You will guide engineering teams to translate complex regulatory standards into actionable designs.

You will lead audit readiness, perform risk assessments, develop playbooks, and mentor others while collaborating with cross-functional partners on external certification assessments.