Senior Specialist - Security and Compliance

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Role-Senior Specialist - Security and Compliance.
Experience- 3-4 Years.
Location- Hyderabad.

About MarketStar:

In everything we do, we believe in creating growth, for our clients, our employees, and our community. For the past 35+ years, we have been generating revenue for the most innovative tech companies across the globe through our outsourced B2B demand, sales, customer success, and revenue operations solutions. We are passionate about cultivating career advancements for our people, and support them through mentorship, leadership, and career-development programs. We provide service and support to our communities through the MarketStar Foundation.
 
Our exceptional team is the cornerstone of MarketStar's accomplishments. We are proud of our award-winning workplace culture and to be named a top employer in our industry. These achievements are a testament to our six core values, embraced by our 3,000+ employees worldwide. From our headquarters in Utah, USA, to our global offices in India, Ireland, Bulgaria, Mexico, the Philippines, and Australia, we all work together to drive innovation and success.

We are excited to have you apply to join our MarketStar team and can’t wait to discuss how we can help you find growth! 

Role Overview:
This requisition is to backfill the Senior Security and Compliance Specialist position. This role is critical for managing internal and external audits, ensuring the prompt resolution of audit findings, and upholding stringent compliance standards for the organization. Key responsibilities include assisting in implementation and continuous improvement of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned with ISO 22301 standards.

Job Summary:
The Senior Security and Compliance Specialist play a crucial role in managing internal and external audits, ensuring prompt resolution of findings, and upholding stringent compliance standards. This role will involve coordinating audits, monitoring control effectiveness, generating compliance reports, and fostering information security awareness throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple tasks, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and maintaining meticulous records.


Key Responsibilities:

• BCMS Implementation & Management:
• Assist in implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned with ISO 22301 standards.
• Conduct regular Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and risk assessments for critical business units to identify vulnerabilities and recovery priorities.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) tabletop exercises, simulations, and live testing with relevant stakeholders.
• Evaluate test results and drive remediation efforts to ensure business resilience.
• Information Security Audits:
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including ISO 22301, 27001 and SOC 2, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit findings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day engagement with auditors, managing the collection and submission of audit evidence.
• Review and validate audit evidence before presentation to third-party auditors.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of all audit findings and actions taken
• Governance Risk & Compliance Activities:
• Conduct periodic monitoring of critical business units, scheduling interviews, walkthroughs, and testing of controls with stakeholders to assess their effectiveness.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to address and remediate control deficiencies and gaps identified during audits.
• Generate comprehensive compliance reports and present findings to senior management.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of information security policies and procedures.
• Promote information security awareness across the organization through effective training and communication.
• Manage end-to-end completion of employee security awareness training, including scheduling, tracking, and ensuring all employees meet training requirements.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in a security and compliance role, with hands-on experience in managing audits and compliance reporting.
• Strong understanding of information security principles, audit methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies like Generative AI and understanding of related data privacy and information security risks.
• Strong understanding of Business continuity ISO 22301 principles, standards, regulations, and best practices, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, GDPR etc.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders. Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with audit management tools and platforms is an advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as ISO 22301 Implementer, Lead Auditor, etc.

What’s in it for you?
Constant Learning and an entrepreneurial growth mindset. Employee-centric benefits plan including but not limited to Comprehensive Health Insurance, generous Leave Policy, Covid Support, Vaccination drives, Well-being sessions, real-time grievance redressal, and work flexibility.
 

We are a people-first organization with policies and processes that help you bring the best version of yourself into work including fast-track growth for high-potential folks. An opportunity to be associated with the world’s leading brands as clients. To be a part of an organization with more than 60% of homegrown Leaders. Customized training programs that are catered to personal and professional development. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Responsibilities may change over time to accommodate business needs.

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