Compliance Analyst VII

Job Summary

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. We deliver secure, reliable managed and advisory services across private, public, and hybrid clouds, helping organizations innovate, adapt, and grow. As an Elite Broadcom VMware VCSP Partner and top partner with AWS, Azure, and Google, our solutions focus on business outcomes, with embedded cyber resiliency and AI to protect today and enable tomorrow, all backed by the scale and strength of Spectrum.

The Compliance Analyst VII supports RapidScale’s information security and regulatory compliance efforts within its Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program. The role supports cybersecurity audit activities, control assessments, evidence collection, documentation, and remediation efforts against standards such as PCI, NIST, CIS Controls, and internal policies. Working closely with technical and business teams, control owners, auditors, and customer-facing partners, this position helps translate security requirements into clear, practical expectations and strengthen ongoing audit readiness and control effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities

- Establish an advisory and effective challenge model to facilitate information security discussions, identify risks and control gaps, and provide insights that support strategic, risk-based decision-making.

- Support PCI, CMMC, and other regulatory and compliance efforts, including audit planning and coordination, evidence collection, control reviews, auditor requests, and compliance responses. Recommend process enhancements to improve compliance effectiveness and audit readiness.

- Evaluate, test, and document PCI, NIST, and other security best-practice controls; assess control design and operating effectiveness; identify gaps; and support remediation plans, issue tracking, and validation of corrective actions.

- Recommend, develop, and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, guidance, control documentation, and related compliance records to support alignment with corporate requirements.

- Interpret and explain security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with control owners, IT, and business teams to establish practical compliance expectations and improve understanding of security best practices.

- Support ongoing compliance monitoring, audit evidence tracking, reporting of findings and remediation status, and preparation of compliance metrics and updates for relevant stakeholders.

- Support customer compliance inquiries, due diligence, and assurance requests in coordination with internal teams.

- Conduct research using authoritative security sources, vendor documentation, and industry best practices to inform compliance advice and recommended control improvements.

- Partner with Security Awareness and other teams on training, communications, and articles related to security policies, standards, and compliance obligations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

- Advanced knowledge of PCI, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST SP 800-154, or the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

- Advanced understanding of networks, systems, data flows, and IT operations.

- Advanced experience with data security and privacy regulations and common security tools.

- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and build effective working relationships.

- Advanced knowledge of industry security, regulatory, and legal compliance considerations.

- Ability to develop and maintain security policies, standards, and other related legal standards.

- Expert experience with at least six security frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO, NIST, COSO, COBIT, PCI, or CIS.

Required Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience. Applicants without a degree but with relevant work experience and/or training will be considered.

- CISSP certification.

Required Related Work Experience

- IT security or corporate audit work experience — 6+ years.

- IT experience working in one or more domains (Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, Software Development Security) — 6+ years.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting or coordinating internal and external cybersecurity audits, including evidence collection, control testing, remediation tracking, and audit readiness.

- Experience with security compliance in cloud, managed services, healthcare, financial services, or other technology environments.

- Familiarity with HITRUST, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and customer-facing security assurance requirements.

- Experience with ServiceNow, GRC platforms, audit/evidence management tools, or compliance automation platforms.

- Experience in professional services, consulting, or customer-facing compliance and due diligence activities.

- Additional relevant certifications such as CISM, CRISC, Security+, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.