Senior Trust Assurance Specialist

DigiCert

. Lead complex compliance domains, audit engagements, and regulatory areas .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance leadership, audit engagement, and regulatory interpretation, with a strong focus on control design and risk management. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive improvements in compliance processes and frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compliance LeadershipAudit EngagementRegulatory InterpretationControl DesignStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills

ComplianceRisk ManagementAuditControl DesignRegulatory StandardsSOC 2ISO 27001WebTrustNIST FrameworksAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingInfluencing SkillsOwnershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Compliance ToolsReporting ToolsPKIDigital CertificatesCryptographic Security

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCISACRISC

Industry Keywords

Audit EngagementsRegulatory AreasStakeholder CoordinationRisk AssessmentsCompliance Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex compliance domains, audit engagements, and regulatory areas
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to team members
Influence stakeholders and drive alignment on compliance and control decisions
Lead external and customer audit engagements, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination
Act as the primary point of contact for auditors
Oversee audit evidence preparation, walkthroughs, and issue resolution
Ensure timely and effective remediation of audit findings
Interpret and apply regulatory and industry standards across the organization
Align regulatory requirements, internal policies, and control design
Monitor emerging regulatory changes and assess their impact on DigiCert
Lead control design, evaluation, enhancement, and testing approaches
Identify systemic control gaps and drive remediation strategies
Contribute to risk assessments and integrate compliance requirements into broader risk frameworks
Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Security, IT, Legal, HR, and Operations
Mentor Analysts and Specialists
Drive improvements in compliance processes, tools, and reporting
Contribute to the maturity and scalability of DigiCert’s compliance program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
6+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, or related roles
Strong experience leading audits and working with SOC 2, ISO 27001, WebTrust, and NIST frameworks
Strong understanding of control design, evaluation, and regulatory interpretation
Experience engaging with external auditors and regulatory bodies
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively
High degree of ownership and accountability
Experience in PKI, digital certificates, or cryptographic security environments (nice to have)
CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC certification (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings programs with company matching (401(k) or RRSP)
Generous paid time off, including holidays, and vacation
Paid parental leave and family support benefits
Life and disability coverage
Flexible spending and health savings options (where applicable)
Health and wellness support, including gym reimbursement and wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential support for employees and families
Education assistance and professional development opportunities
Access to LinkedIn Learning and continuous learning resources
Employee referral bonus program and additional company perks and discounts
Internal rewards and recognition platform (Motivosity) to celebrate and acknowledge project wins, milestone achievements, and the outstanding contributions of colleagues
Business travel insurance and global employee support programs