We’re seeking a dedicated Information Security professional to join our team in Santa Clara, CA. The candidate will have experience in end to end ownership of one or more security certifications and can demonstrate implemented improvements to the process. This includes operating and improving intake, prioritization, onboarding, audit planning, audit preparation, audit execution and certification maintenance.  In addition, this role will elevate our security certification processes, ensuring compliance and safeguarding NVIDIA’s brand integrity. If you have a passion for security frameworks and optimizing processes, this opportunity is for you!

Join us!

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the lifecycle including planning, execution and improvement of security certifications, including but not limited to ISO27001, SOC2 and NIST 800 series.
• Define, implement and operate compliance and audit processes, continuously improving certification workflows.
• Drive collaboration with internal teams to reduce the cost and complexity of certification efforts
• Drive certification request triage & collaborate prioritization 
• Manage audit onboarding, preparation and external assessment
• Own delivery of certification roadmap including reporting & escalations 
• Coordinate export control related continuous compliance audits
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements for process efficiency and compliance with evolving standards.

What we need to See:

• Ability to interpret and integrate security frameworks into organizational processes
• 8+ years  experience developing and operating certification onboarding programs  (e.g., leading both ISO 27001 and SOC 2 simultaneously).
• Strong working knowledge of global and regional regulations (EMEA, JAPAC, LATAM, NAM)
• Consistent track record of leading compliance audits, including internal audits, external audits, and interactions with certification bodies.
• Working knowledge of GRC principles and hands on automation implementation

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, CMMC Certified Professional or Assessor, NIST Cybersecurity Framework certifications or equivalent training.
• Familiarity with cloud security providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud compliance).
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, IT, Compliance, or a related field, or equivalent experience (Master’s preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to improve audit processes including evidence collection, re-use and stakeholder engagement
• Working knowledge of certifications and their applicability to hardware, software, cloud and enterprise scopes. 

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Big 4 or equivalent assessment / advisory experience
• Past experience with mergers and acquisitions
• Working knowledge of export controls including but not limited to ITAR / EAR / ACS IFR
• A resume which clearly demonstrates your impact in relevant roles

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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