Compliance Director - Conversant Group : Job Details

Conversant Group is an amazing, growing IT infrastructure and security consulting company based in Chattanooga, TN with employees in most states in the U.S. Conversant Group has provided technical, organizational, procedural, and process consulting internationally, based on our insights from fighting threat actors and their damage, since the company was formed in 2009. Unlike many in IT, Conversant Group has a unique perspective: breach context should inform all defensive strategies and tactics. About this Position: We are looking for an experienced leader who has extensive knowledge of security frameworks, controls and audit techniques who can mature and maintain our compliance program. As a Compliance Director, your duties will include working with external consultants and internal stakeholders to advance compliance priorities, write/edit policies, and socialize necessary compliance procedures and policies, and work with internal teams for vendor onboarding. This will be a new role for the company so tight collaboration with others and driving progress towards compliance goals will get positive attention. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Key Responsibilities Proactively manage and maintain critical compliance frameworks including NIST, ITAR and SOC2 Type2 Create, enhance and operationalize enterprise-level security, risk and privacy policies, processes, and controls across the organization to mitigate risk and comply with applicable regulations Collaborate with key stakeholders and executives to review projects, assess business critical systems and ensure compliance with compliance frameworks and privacy laws Oversee and work closely with third party technical risk assessments and related audit activity Manage and improve process to respond to vendor onboarding and client inquiries Additional responsibilities as assigned Qualifications, Requirements & Preferred Skills Industry-related Bachelor's degree and accredited compliance management certification 8+ years previous experience as a compliance analyst in the technology industry Deep expertise in compliance standards such as SOC2, NIST, ITAR etc In-depth knowledge of global data security regulatory environment Exceptional ability to formulate compliance policies, procedures, and related documentation Ability to accurately complete applications for compliance certification Ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in written form Demonstrated track record of developing compliance programs Ability to make analytical risk-based decisions and recommendation Why work with us? We offer a dynamic, innovative work environment with rewarding work - help save our clients from disaster! We truly value our employees and provide an extraordinary package to prove it, including: Internal and external learning & development opportunities, including career advancement. Competitive compensation & benefits. Scheduled & flexible PTO programs. Fully remote work options. Family friendly programs Care packages Regular team building events. Join the world's first Civilian Cybersecurity Force and take your career to the next level!