Senior Security Compliance Architect – Cloud & Audits

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Hartford (CT); 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 high-scale cloud infrastructure and delivery services.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 architectures, control designs, and operational effectiveness against established industry benchmarks.
• Conduct risk assessments and direct 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.

Skills

Regulatory frameworks

Cloud infrastructure

Identity management

Network security

Vulnerability management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional communication

Audit readiness

Compliance automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GRC platforms

Compliance automation tools

Audit evidence collection tools

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr II Security Compliance Specialist to drive security compliance across high-scale cloud infrastructure and delivery services.

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