Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DigitalOcean is a leading technology company focused on simplifying cloud and AI for builders. They are seeking a Senior Security Engineer I to lead the strategic maturation of their compliance framework, integrating compliance into workflows and ensuring the platform remains trusted for customers.

Responsibilities

Architect and lead the implementation of an Integrated Management System (IMS) that harmonizes requirements across multiple ISO standards Manage cross-functional projects required to achieve and maintain product-level compliance certifications and/or eligibility for DigitalOcean’s core and emerging cloud services Lead both annual and ad-hoc risk assessments; maintain a dynamic risk register and drive cross-functional remediation for identified gaps Design and implement controls which meet rigorous standards without sacrificing velocity Author and maintain enterprise-level security policies, standards, and procedures that reflect current regulatory landscapes, internal risk appetite, and operational engineering realities Act as a subject matter expert in GRC on-call rotations, directly address complex customer inquiries, and support incident response activities to ensure compliance obligations are met under pressure Skills 5+ years of experience in GRC, with a proven track record of leading multi-certification and multi-standard compliance programs, preferably at a technology company, where you directly partnered with engineering or infrastructure teams Experience building, maturing, and expanding the influence of an ISO program Experience in risk identification, various risk assessment methodologies, discerning between appropriate risk responses, and monitoring risk treatment plans Comfortable working cross-functionally to interpret ambiguity within new standards (e.g., ISO 42001), regulations, and legislation Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into actionable, testable controls for engineering, product, and IT teams Strong project management skills and the ability to manage complex, multi-quarter roadmaps involving dozens of stakeholders Relevant industry certifications such as a CRISC or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Familiarity with prominent privacy legislation (e.g., GDPR/CCPA) as it relates to ISO 27701 Benefits Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development Employee Assistance Program Local Employee Meetups Flexible time off policy Bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance Equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program Company Overview DigitalOcean provides a cloud platform to deploy, manage, and scale applications of any size. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http//www.digitalocean.com. Company H1B Sponsorship DigitalOcean has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2026, 30 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 22 in 2022, 11 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.