Senior Information Security Compliance Lead

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Job Summary

The Senior Information Security Compliance Lead is responsible for leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity compliance, governance, and assurance programs. This role oversees the implementation, maintenance, assessment, and continual improvement of information security frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

The successful candidate will partner with Information Security, IT, Legal, Privacy, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to ensure regulatory, contractual, and industry compliance requirements are effectively implemented and monitored. The role serves as a key compliance advisor for audits, risk management, customer assurance activities, and security governance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity compliance programs, including ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, CMMC, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and related security standards.
• Develop, maintain, and improve information security policies, standards, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Perform gap assessments, risk assessments, and control maturity evaluations.
• Drive remediation efforts and track closure of audit findings and compliance gaps.
• Establish governance metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.

Audit & Certification Management

• Lead external certification audits and surveillance audits for ISO 27001.
• Manage SOC 2 Type II readiness, control testing, evidence collection, and auditor coordination.
• Lead CMMC readiness and certification initiatives, including control implementation and assessment preparation.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate cross-functional audit activities.
• Manage third-party assessors, auditors, and certification bodies.

Compliance Program Leadership

• Maintain and improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Ensure compliance with contractual, customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Support customer security assessments, questionnaires, and external compliance reviews.
• Partner with control owners to ensure effective design and operation of security controls.
• Monitor emerging regulatory and cybersecurity compliance requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Legal, Privacy, Internal Audit, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Business teams.
• Provide guidance on compliance obligations and security control requirements.
• Present compliance status, risks, and audit results to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Lead compliance awareness and training initiatives across the organization.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate compliance monitoring and evidence collection.
• Benchmark cybersecurity compliance practices against industry standards and best practices.
• Drive process improvements to enhance audit readiness and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 10-15+ years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Audit, or related fields.
• 7+ years leading enterprise cybersecurity compliance programs.
• Hands-on experience managing:
  • ISO/IEC 27001 certification programs
  • SOC 2 Type II audits
  • CMMC readiness and certification
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework assessments
  • Internal and external audit programs
• Experience interacting with executive leadership, external auditors, and customers.
• Experience managing global compliance initiatives across multiple business units and regions.

Certifications (Required / Preferred)

• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (Required)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (Preferred)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Preferred)
• SOC 2 Auditor certification or equivalent audit experience (Preferred)
• CMMC Certified Professional (CCP), CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA), or equivalent CMMC qualification (Preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of:
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022
  • SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
  • CMMC 2.0
  • NIST 800-171
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • Risk Management methodologies
  • Third-Party Risk Management
  • Security governance and policy management
• Strong audit, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.

Success Measures

• Successful maintenance of ISO 27001 certification.
• Successful completion of SOC 2 Type II audits with minimal findings.
• Achievement of CMMC certification readiness objectives.
• Reduction in audit findings and remediation cycle times.
• Improved compliance maturity and control effectiveness across the enterprise.

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.