Security Compliance Specialist

Position Summary

The Security Compliance Specialist supports cybersecurity compliance efforts across Industrial IoT (IIoT), Microsoft Azure cloud environments, corporate IT systems, and Ubuntu/Linux servers. This role works with IT, engineering, operations, and security teams to help ensure systems meet company security standards and industry compliance requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and support compliance with security policies and standards.
• Aid with security assessments and internal audits.
• Track and help with remediating security findings and vulnerabilities.
• Maintain compliance documentation and audit evidence.
• Support security initiatives in Azure cloud environments.
• Review Azure security configurations and compliance reports.
• Affiliate with implementation and monitoring of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Policy.
• Support security compliance efforts for IIoT devices, industrial networks, and operational technology (OT) systems.
• Review Windows and Ubuntu Linux systems for compliance with security baselines.
• Cohort with IT, engineering, and operations teams to address security gaps.
• Develop compliance metrics and management reports.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or IEC 62443.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure security and governance tools.
• Familiarity with Windows and Ubuntu Linux administration.
• Understanding of networking, identity management, and vulnerability management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity and operational technology security concepts.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or information security.
• Potential Preferred Experience:
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or IIoT environments.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Azure security certifications (AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300).
• Security+, CISSP, CISA, GICSP, or IEC 62443 certifications.