Senior IT Compliance & Governance Specialist (Project Advisory) (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior IT Compliance & Governance Specialist (Project Advisory) (Cybersecurity): Serve as a strategic compliance advisor for enterprise IT projects, ensuring alignment with global regulations, corporate policies, and standards like SOX, CCPA, and ISO throughout the SDLC. Focus on conducting phase-gate reviews, risk-based decision support, and integrating controls into Agile and Waterfall delivery models.

Location: Oakland, CA (94612)

Salary: $83,200–$129,000

Company

Staffing firm providing talent for IT and technical roles, committed to equal opportunity and accommodations for disabilities.

What you will do

• Act as SME for project managers and technical teams, identifying regulatory and control requirements early in SDLC.
• Participate in phase-gate reviews, evaluating artifacts and providing recommendations for approval or remediation.
• Support Compliance Lead with executive reporting, risk escalation, and remediation tracking.
• Map project controls to enterprise frameworks, ensuring consistent compliance across diverse regulations.
• Integrate compliance into Agile and Waterfall models without impeding project velocity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Business, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years in IT Compliance, Audit, or GRC supporting large-scale projects
• Strong SDLC knowledge and controls integration in Agile/Waterfall.
• Proficiency with GRC platforms (ServiceNow, Archer) and PPM tools.
• Expertise in regulatory interpretation and technical guidance.
• Analytical mindset and consultative approach.

Nice to have

• Certifications: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, PMP.
• Experience with advanced portfolio governance systems.

Culture & Benefits

• For assignments 13+ weeks: major medical, dental, vision, 401k, statutory sick pay.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• E-Verify participation; fair chance hiring considering criminal histories per local laws.
• Equal opportunity employer for disabled and protected veterans.