Data Center Compliance & Accreditation Lead

You should be based within driving distance of Abilene Texas (as you will be going there from time to time)A large Technology Integrator have recently sold certification & accreditation turnkey for a hyperscale campus in Texas.The role: Responsible for establishing, governing, and maintaining regulatory and industry compliance across hyperscale data center environments.Key responsbilities:Compliance Framework Management (update control framework, map technical controls, define & maintain control baselines)Accreditation & Audit Oversite (primary liaison with external auditors, coordinate & manage audits, track and remediate audit findings)Compliance Program Management (establish & operate compliance workstream)Data Center & Site Engagement (conduct on-site assessments, validate controls implementation & identify gaps in control implementation)Policy & Documentation Management (develop & maintain policies, standards & procedures, ensure documentation is audit ready)QualificationsExperience implementing or managing compliance programs aligned to SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA, or similar frameworks from design to baseline to certification.Experience coordinating external audits and working with third-party assessors.Strong understanding of control frameworks, risk management, and regulatory requirements.Ability to build and manage complex, multi-site compliance programs.Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent a plus.Knowledge of hyper-scale data center operations, including physical security, networking, and infrastructure services a plus