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Security Compliance Analyst Remote

50K–55K
Partially · Raleigh, North Carolina
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Security Compliance Analyst leads full certification lifecycle for ISO and SOC 2 Type 2 audits, bridging technical engineering teams and external auditors. This fully remote role involves owning end-to-end audit processes, defining technical requirements, and utilizing AI automation to streamline compliance tasks. The ideal candidate is a hands-on practitioner skilled in SaaS environments and capable of articulating technical controls to diverse stakeholders.

What You'll Do16

  • 1Own and drive ISO and SOC 2 Type 2 audit lifecycles from planning to final reporting
  • 2Define detailed audit requirements and translate control language into technical requests for engineering teams
  • 3Request collect and organize evidence while maintaining audit readiness
  • 4Review and validate technical evidence identifying gaps or inconsistencies
  • 5Track remediation activities and follow up with stakeholders for issue resolution
  • 6Serve as primary liaison with external audit firms and defend control environments
  • 7Create and maintain annual audit calendars with preparation activities
  • 8Coordinate pre-audit reviews and readiness assessments
  • 9Utilize AI and LLMs to automate evidence collection and parse system logs
  • 10Review technical configuration reports for infrastructure and database security alignment
  • 11Research secure configurations for unfamiliar technologies and recommend implementations
  • 12Explain specific evidence requirements to engineers using precise technical language
  • 13Collaborate with engineering and security teams to define technical controls aligned with frameworks
  • 14Communicate complex compliance requirements to non-technical stakeholders
  • 15Push back constructively on auditors with evidence-based explanations
  • 16Contribute to continuous improvement of compliance processes through automation

Requirements13

  • 1Proven experience managing end-to-end ISO and SOC 2 Type 2 audits
  • 2Baseline understanding of ISO and SOC 2 frameworks and control requirements
  • 3Experience running audits with preference for technology-focused auditing
  • 4Technical literacy in cloud platforms especially AWS
  • 5Ability to interpret technical configuration reports for security standards
  • 6Experience identifying insufficient or invalid technical evidence
  • 7Demonstrated use of AI and LLMs for compliance tasks with human-in-the-loop validation
  • 8Strong communication skills for explaining complex requirements to non-technical audiences
  • 9Understanding of SaaS infrastructure on public and private clouds
  • 10Familiarity with networking concepts and Linux-based server environments
  • 11Exposure to containerized environments including Kubernetes and Docker
  • 12Knowledge of NIST framework and related security policies
  • 13Interest in improving audit processes through automation and innovative tooling

Salary Insight

$50 - $55k per year

Location

Typepartially
LocationRaleigh, North Carolina

Required Skills

ISOSOC 2 Type 2AWSAzureGCPNISTCISSPKubernetesDockerAILarge Language Models
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