Senior Security Compliance Specialist - Cloud & Audit Lead (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

PTO

Job summary

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

You will partner with architects, lead audit readiness, and implement scalable control improvements across global platforms. Responsibilities include guiding engineering teams, translating complex standards into design guidance, and directing cross-functional remediation efforts.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in security compliance or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with major compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST).

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance assessments and readiness activities across cloud platforms and delivery services.
• Translate regulatory standards into actionable guidance for architecture and engineering teams.
• Evaluate architectures, control designs, and operational effectiveness against benchmarks.
• Conduct risk assessments and drive cross-functional remediation efforts.
• Develop security compliance playbooks, implementation docs, and automated monitoring workflows.
• Mentor team members and participate in external certification assessments and audits.

Skills

Cloud security

Regulatory guidance

Audit readiness

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GRC platforms

Compliance automation tools

Cloud service provider environments

Job description

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

You will partner with architects, lead audit readiness, and implement scalable control improvements across global platforms. Responsibilities include guiding engineering teams, translating complex standards into design guidance, and directing cross-functional remediation efforts.