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DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust. We protect the digital world by ensuring the security, privacy, and authenticity of every interaction. Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform unifies PKI, DNS, and certificate lifecycle management, to secure infrastructure, software, devices, messages, AI content and agents. Learn why more than 100,000 organizations, including 90% of the Fortune 500, choose DigiCert to stop today’s threats and prepare for a quantum-safe future at www.digicert.com

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Trust Assurance Specialist to join the Trust Office team at DigiCert. This role is responsible for leading complex compliance and assurance activities, providing subject matter expertise across regulatory frameworks, and influencing stakeholders to ensure strong compliance outcomes. The successful candidate will have 6+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, or audit, with deep knowledge of relevant cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks. This individual will operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as a key liaison for audits and regulatory matters. This role reports to the Head of Compliance and works closely with cross-functional teams across Security, IT, Legal, and Operations. This role drives consistency and alignment of compliance practices across the organization.

What you will do

• Level Expectations Leads complex compliance domains, audit engagements, or regulatory areas Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to team members Influences stakeholders and drives alignment on compliance and control decisions Operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
• Audit & Assurance Leadership Lead external, and customer audit engagements (e.g., SOC 2, WebTrust), including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination Act as a primary point of contact for auditors, ensuring effective communication and successful audit outcomes Oversee audit evidence preparation, walkthroughs, and issue resolution Ensure timely and effective remediation of audit findings
• Regulatory Compliance & Advisory Interpret and apply regulatory and industry standards (e.g., WebTrust for CAs, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2) across the organization Ensure alignment between regulatory requirements, internal policies, and control design across the organization Stay informed of emerging regulatory changes and assess their impact on DigiCert
• Control Design & Oversight Lead the design, evaluation, and enhancement of controls to ensure effectiveness and alignment with regulatory requirements Provide guidance on complex control issues and oversee control testing approaches Identify systemic control gaps and drive remediation strategies
• Risk & Compliance Integration Provide input into risk assessments and ensure alignment between compliance and risk management activities Support integration of compliance requirements into broader risk frameworks
• Stakeholder Leadership Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Security, IT, Legal, HR, and Operations Influence stakeholder decision-making to ensure effective and practical compliance outcomes Provide mentorship and guidance to Analysts and Specialists
• Continuous Improvement Identify and drive improvements in compliance processes, tools, and reporting Contribute to the maturity and scalability of DigiCert’s compliance program

What you will have

• 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 frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, WebTrust, and NIST
• 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

Nice to have

• Experience in PKI, digital certificates, or cryptographic security environments
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC

Benefits

• 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 24/7confidential 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 our colleagues
• Business travel insurance and global employee support programs

To protect candidate information and maintain a secure hiring process, all applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Resumes or CVs sent directly via email will not be reviewed or considered.

DigiCert is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, DigiCert prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified person with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Compensation Transparency:

The annualized base salary range for this position is outlined below.

Each candidate’s compensation offer will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, job duties, business needs, and location. For roles that include additional compensation components, total compensation may include base pay, bonus, equity, or other incentives.

This role may also be eligible for benefits, which will be discussed during the hiring process. We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency requirements. If you would like more information about compensation or benefits, we are happy to provide additional details during the hiring process.

For more information regarding our comprehensive benefits, see the benefits section.

Base Salary

$130,000

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$160,000 USD