Information Security Compliance Officer

The Information Security Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring overall organizational adherence to all applicable information security standards, laws, regulations and policies.

1. Key Responsibilities

· Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's information security compliance framework.

· Develop documented information in compliance with ISO 27001, SOC, ITGC and other relevant standards.

· Assist internal stakeholders in implementing the requirements of ISO 27001, SOC, ITGC and other relevant standards.

· Conduct regular compliance check to evaluate adherence to security policies and regulations.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and remediate compliance gaps.

· Manage and report compliance risks to the management and recommend corrective actions.

· Maintain documentation and records of compliance activities and audit findings.

· Act as the liaison for internal and external audits.

· Provide compliance training to employees and management.

· Stay updated on emerging regulations, trends, and technologies affecting information security compliance.

2. Key Result Areas

· Compliance Framework Development & Maintenance

o Percentage of compliance framework completed and updated annually.

o Number of improvements/enhancements implemented in framework.

· Documentation & Record Management

o Percentage of documentation updated on schedule.

o Accuracy and completeness of compliance records.

· Internal Stakeholder Engagement

o Percentage of compliance gaps resolved within agreed timelines.

· Compliance Monitoring & Checks

o Number of compliance checks completed vs. planned.

o Percentage of compliance findings remediated within agreed timelines.

· Audit & Regulatory Coordination

o Percentage of audit findings closed within target timelines.

o Number of repeat findings.

· Training & Awareness

o Percentage of employees trained on compliance topics annually.

o Post-training assessment results

3. Qualifications and Experience

· Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, CISA, CISSP) are highly desirable.

· Minimum 3–5 years of experience in information security compliance, IT audit, or risk management roles.

· Proven experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance frameworks based on international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and IT General Controls (ITGC).

· Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and information security best practices, including policy development, audit readiness, and control testing.

· Demonstrated ability to conduct compliance checks, identify non-conformities, and recommend or drive remediation efforts in collaboration with internal teams.

4. Key Competencies and Skills

· Strong understanding of information security principles, risk management, and control frameworks.

· Analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication and documentation skills.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

· Attention to detail and commitment to continual improvement.