Senior II Cloud Security Compliance Lead

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

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr II Security Compliance Specialist to lead compliance across cloud infrastructure and delivery services.

You will collaborate with architects, drive audit readiness, and implement scalable control improvements across our global environment. You will translate complex regulatory standards into actionable guidance for engineering teams, evaluate architectures and control designs, and direct cross-functional remediation efforts.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting major compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or NIST.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity management, network security, and vulnerability management.

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

Regulatory compliance

SOC 2

ISO 27001

PCI DSS

NIST

Cloud infrastructure

Identity management

Network security

Vulnerability management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional communication

Compliance automation tools

GRC platforms

Audit coordination

External assessment engagements

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GRC platforms

Compliance automation tools

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr II Security Compliance Specialist to lead compliance across cloud infrastructure and delivery services.

You will collaborate with architects, drive audit readiness, and implement scalable control improvements across our global environment. You will translate complex regulatory standards into actionable guidance for engineering teams, evaluate architectures and control designs, and direct cross-functional remediation efforts.