Director, Data Center Security Compliance

Director, Data Center Security Compliance
Department: Data Centers
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Seattle
Compensation: $180,000 - $250,000 / year
Description
About Ada Infrastructure
Ada Infrastructure is a global Data Center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. With a world-class team of trusted industry leaders, GLP's global presence, and the capital-raising, investment and asset management expertise of GLP Capital Partners, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to lead the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With seven in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit www.adainfrastructure.com.
SummaryAs the Director, Data Center Security Compliance, you will develop and execute a global compliance program, ensuring Data Center Security meets or exceeds all industry and customer standards. You will own relationships with auditors, regulators, and customers, driving excellence through audits, developing comprehensive security policies, and partnering with key stakeholders to bake Security Compliance into every aspect of the business. This is a highly strategic, globally-focused role for a hands-on, collaborative leader with a deep understanding of Data Center Security Compliance.
LocationSeattle, WA
Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and operate a global strategic and comprehensive Security Compliance and certification program to ensure all security requirements are met or exceeded against industry and customer standards to audit-proof / future-proof the Data Center business.
• Own and manage relationship with global auditors, regulators, and customer security requirements.
• Drive excellence throughout security audits, including gap assessments, maturity assessment, and compliance including SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53.
• Develop and publish comprehensive security policies and procedures based on based on security certification requirements with particular attention to regulatory requirements as well as specific customer requirements.
• Support and assist in the implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, procedures, audits, and enhancements.
• Partner closely with key Data Center stakeholders specifically (1) Design and Architecture and (2) Operations (3) Construction to ensure that Security Compliance and customer security and compliance requirements are baked in.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all business key stakeholders and other technology groups implement a comprehensive global Security Compliance program.
• Regularly report Security Compliance status to the executive leadership team including repeatable and quantifiable compliance metrics.
• Create and drive impact by setting and achieving security OKRs (objectives and key results).

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience as an information security leader with focus on Security Compliance and certification.
• Proven track record of developing and operating Security Compliance and certification programs.
• Expertise in leading and delivering certifications that include ISO27001, SOC1, SOC2, PCI, and NIST 800-53.
• Business-first mindset and an ability to translate compliance requirements to security controls.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to serve broadly as a security partner.
• Accountable, high integrity, and independent.
• Able to influence all audiences particularly external auditors, internal key stakeholders, and customers.
• Operate with sound judgment and maturity in balancing risks with benefits.
• Ability to plan multiyear strategic and global compliance and certification roadmaps.
• Ability to communicate and present succinctly and clearly.
• Present at all levels up to and including the Board of Directors, key customers, and external regulators.
• Ability to communicate security and compliance related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Manages Through Influence - not 'Command Control' - hands-on and the ultimate collaborator.
• Able to thrive within a flat culture is paramount, low ego approach, does not need the spotlight, ability to convince key stakeholders your initiative was their idea.
• Data Center Security Compliance experience is highly preferred.
• Global experience highly preferred.

Additional Information
Salary commensurate with experience and background. Bonus eligible. Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Parental Leave, 401k, STD/LTD, Discretionary PTO, HSA/FSA.
Actual compensation offered will be finalized at offer and may be above the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry specific knowledge, education/certifications, or geographic location. The offer represents the components of our total package.
Physical Requirements
The work for this position will be conducted in an office environment. The role may require maintaining a stationary position for extended periods of time, operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, attending to tasks for extended periods of time, and communicating accurate information effectively and efficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Closing Statement
We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.