Senior Security Compliance Lead - Cloud & Audit (Remote)

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will serve as a subject matter expert, guiding architects and leading audit readiness while implementing scalable control improvements across our global platforms. In this role, you will translate regulatory standards into actionable guidance for engineering teams, evaluate architectures against benchmarks, and direct

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in security/compliance.
• Experience supporting major frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or NIST.
• Understanding 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 architectures, control designs, and operational effectiveness against industry benchmarks.
• Conducting risk assessments and directing cross-functional remediation with 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

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

GRC platforms

Compliance automation tools

Job description

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

You will serve as a subject matter expert, guiding architects and leading audit readiness while implementing scalable control improvements across our global platforms. In this role, you will translate regulatory standards into actionable guidance for engineering teams, evaluate architectures against benchmarks, and direct