Senior Technical Compliance Analyst
Role Overview
QTS designs, builds, and operates advanced data centers supporting AI, cloud, and digital transformation.
The Senior Technical Compliance Analyst is part of the QTS Security Risk & Compliance Team and reports to the Manager, Information Security Compliance & Risk.
The role implements, monitors, and continuously improves QTS's security risk and compliance programs through the enterprise GRC program.
The role may be based in Overland Park, KS; Suwanee, GA; or Ashburn, VA and requires up to 15% travel to QTS data center locations.
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Overview
QTS designs, builds, and operates advanced data centers supporting AI, cloud, and digital transformation.
The Senior Technical Compliance Analyst is part of the QTS Security Risk & Compliance Team and reports to the Manager, Information Security Compliance & Risk.
The role implements, monitors, and continuously improves QTS's security risk and compliance programs through the enterprise GRC program.
The role may be based in Overland Park, KS; Suwanee, GA; or Ashburn, VA and requires up to 15% travel to QTS data center locations.
Responsibilities
- Leverage the GRC platform to align frameworks, regulatory requirements, risks, controls, and documentation into a cohesive governance structure.
- Provide visibility into program maturity, risk posture, and control effectiveness through reporting and dashboards.
- Provide internal support for internal audits and external audits of SOC1 & SOC2, ISO 27001 & ISO 22301, PCI DSS, FISMA / NIST 800-53, DOD CMMC, and HITRUST audit cycles.
- Facilitate evidence collection, stakeholder engagement, and issue remediation.
- Partner with control owners to monitor reviews, scope coverage, and assessment on control effectiveness and completeness of internal documentation.
- Facilitate the implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement of new and existing compliance frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in responding to customer security, compliance, and risk inquiries by coordinating evidence requests, completing questionnaires, and audit requests.
- Coordinate with the risk team as issues are reported that require documentation or control updates to reduce risk through continual improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting compliance, risk management, governance, or a related operational function.
- Hands-on experience administering, implementing, or utilizing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) or Integrated Risk Management (IRM) platforms.
- Written skills to demonstrate ability to translate complex requirements in a clear, concise manner in communications and documentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders, including technology teams, operational teams, auditors, and corporate support functions.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience
- Working knowledge of one or more of the following frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements: HITRUST, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, FISMA / NIST 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
Additional Qualifications
- The ideal candidate may hold, or be actively pursuing, one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, GSEC, CISA, CRISC, GCCC.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Quality Decision Making: Strong analytical skills to evaluate risks, assess control solutions, and synthesize diverse inputs from cross-functional stakeholders.
- Consultative Communication: Builds trusted relationships and effectively communicates with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Team Collaboration: Establishes and maintains positive working relationships across business functions, management teams, and risk/compliance stakeholders.
- Technical Aptitude: Demonstrates curiosity and a commitment to professional growth by continuously expanding knowledge of compliance, risk, regulatory requirements, and enabling technologies.
Benefits
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
- Every employee is bonus or commission eligible.
- Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays.
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
- 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked.
- Pet and Legal Insurance.
- Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
- Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
- Parental Leave.
- Military Benefits Package.
- QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
- QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents.
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