Lead Certifications Analyst (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Certifications Analyst in United States.

This role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of security certifications, ensuring compliance, and optimizing related processes across the organization. You will lead planning, execution, and continuous improvement of certification programs such as ISO27001, SOC2, and NIST standards. Working closely with internal teams and external auditors, you will manage audit onboarding, preparation, and execution while driving process efficiencies that safeguard organizational integrity. The position requires strategic vision, technical expertise, and hands-on experience to enhance certification workflows and compliance programs. This is an opportunity to influence security strategy at a high level and ensure the organization meets rigorous industry standards.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the lifecycle of security certifications including planning, execution, and continuous improvement of programs.
• Define, implement, and operate compliance and audit processes while enhancing efficiency and reducing complexity.
• Drive collaboration with internal teams to prioritize certification requests and manage workflow triage.
• Manage audit onboarding, preparation, and external assessments, ensuring accurate reporting and timely delivery.
• Coordinate continuous compliance audits related to export controls and regulatory requirements.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to maintain compliance with evolving security standards.
• Own the delivery of certification roadmaps, including reporting, escalations, and communication with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, IT, Compliance, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in information security, compliance, or managing certification lifecycles.
• Hands-on experience leading end-to-end certification processes, including scoping, implementation, audits, and renewals.
• Proven track record of managing compliance audits with internal teams, external auditors, and certification bodies.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as ISO27001, SOC2, NIST, CMMC, and export controls (ITAR/EAR/ACS IFR).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with cloud security compliance for AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills; experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Preferred: experience in Big 4 or advisory roles, mergers and acquisitions, or GRC implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $192,000 – $304,750, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.
• Equity participation opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement savings programs with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and flexible work options.
• Professional development resources and career advancement opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the role’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match for the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps, including interviews or additional assessments, are then managed by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!