Senior II Cloud Security Compliance Lead — Hybrid/Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior II Security Compliance Specialist to drive security compliance across cloud infrastructure and delivery services.

You will guide engineering teams, lead audit readiness, and implement scalable controls while mentoring colleagues and representing Akamai in external assessments. Ideal candidates bring at least 8 years of experience, strong regulatory knowledge (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST), and a deep understanding of cloud security

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or NIST.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity management, network security, and vulnerability management.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Familiarity with compliance automation tools and GRC platforms.
• Experience coordinating multi-organization audit evidence collection and external assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance assessments and readiness activities across cloud platforms.
• Translate complex regulatory standards into actionable guidance for tech teams.
• Evaluate architectures and control designs against industry benchmarks.
• Conduct risk assessments and direct cross-functional remediation.
• Develop security compliance playbooks and automated monitoring workflows.
• Mentor team members and represent the organization during audits.

Skills

Audit readiness

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cloud security

GRC tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GRC platforms

Audit management software

Cloud security tools

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior II Security Compliance Specialist to drive security compliance across cloud infrastructure and delivery services.

You will guide engineering teams, lead audit readiness, and implement scalable controls while mentoring colleagues and representing Akamai in external assessments. Ideal candidates bring at least 8 years of experience, strong regulatory knowledge (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST), and a deep understanding of cloud security