Compliance Administrator

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and maintain policies to meet regulatory requirements and align with current frameworks
• Conduct policy assessments, identify gaps, and implement updates to address deficiencies
• Facilitate policy reviews with clients and stakeholders for approval and adoption
• Create and maintain internal SOPs; provide guidance to clients on SOP development and improvement
• Set up and manage clients within GRC platforms, including applying and maintaining compliance baselines
• Create, assign, and track compliance tasks for clients and internal teams
• Ensure client alignment with established compliance baselines
• Conduct framework assessments (CCPA, CMMC, FINRA, HIPAA, NIST CSF 2.0, NYDFS, SOC 2, etc.)
• Identify compliance gaps, advise on remediation, and drive remediation efforts to completion
• Manage audit preparation, including evidence collection and review
• Cook with external auditors and respond to follow-up requests and DDQs
• Manage projects, ensuring tasks, milestones, and deliverables are completed on time
• Design and facilitate tabletop exercises; track and manage follow-up actions
• Build and maintain client relationships; contribute to meeting agendas and compliance roadmaps
• Provide ongoing guidance on compliance requirements and best practices
• Support team operations by handling escalations and mentoring junior team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Compliance, Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in compliance, auditing, or IT/security
• Experience with GRC platforms, policy management, and audit processes
• Strong knowledge of frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA, CMMC, and NYDFS
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive stakeholders
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Relevant certifications (CISA, CIPP, CCP, or similar) preferred
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to pass a background check

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid holidays, PTO, 401(k), and performance-based bonuses
• Ongoing training, professional development, quarterly team-building events, and a collaborative workplace culture

About the Role

Charles IT fosters a culture of growth, balance, and belonging where every team member can thrive. The Compliance Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring organizational compliance with regulatory frameworks.