Senior Risk & Audit Specialist

About Upsun (formerly Platform.sh) Upsun is the cloud application platform humans and robots love. It is built for today’s hybrid teams, where AI agents write and test code and humans focus on solving the problems that really matter. Developers, DevOps engineers, and platform teams use Upsun to build, ship, and scale confidently without wrestling with backend infrastructure. We give you your time back. You get: Predictable performance, even at scale Secure, compliant environments by default Real‑time observability and profiling built in Cloning, configuration, and provisioning in seconds AI‑ready features that plug directly into your stack Our values are founded on making a positive impact, aiming for the stars, and caring for each other. Impact of a Senior Risk & Audit Specialist As a Senior Risk & Audit Specialist at Upsun, you help keep our security, risk, audit, and compliance work moving with clarity, care, and consistency. Reporting to the Director, Risk & Audit, you'll work closely with teams across Security, Engineering, IT, Legal, Product, and Sales to keep key audits and certifications (including ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA) on track and our global business audit‑ready. You partner with control owners across the business to coordinate evidence, monitor risk, and turn complex requirements into guidance that is easy to act on. Beyond keeping audits on track, you contribute to the long‑term evolution of our risk and compliance program by supporting readiness for new and expanding assurance needs, simplifying repeatable processes, and improving evidence quality. What to expect Audit & Certification Support: Support active and upcoming audits, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other relevant assurance work by coordinating evidence collection, reviewing evidence quality, scheduling walkthroughs, and following up with control owners. Risk & Control Management: Support risk assessments, risk register updates, control monitoring, issue tracking, and risk treatment follow‑up by working with teams to identify control gaps, agree on practical actions, and track remediation through to completion. Third‑Party Risk Management: Conduct third‑party risk management reviews to support a comprehensive view of organizational risk. Compliance Program Support: Support ongoing compliance activities across established frameworks and emerging readiness work (including Australia ISM/IRAP/HCF, NIS2, and ISO 42001/AIM) while maintaining policies, procedures, control narratives and supporting documentation. Customer & Stakeholder Support: Respond to customer and prospect security or compliance questions in partnership with Sales, Legal, Security, and Product, and support updates to the Trust Center and other trust documentation. Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Prepare clear updates on audit status, risks, blockers, metrics, and remediation progress for leadership and look for opportunities to simplify repeatable processes and reduce audit friction for control owners. Tooling & Process Management: Use risk, audit, and compliance tools to keep work organized, traceable, and easy to report on. Internal Audit Support: Support internal audit and review activities as needed. What you bring Risk & Compliance Experience: 5+ years of experience in risk, audit, compliance, governance, security assurance, or a closely related area. Audit Experience: Hands‑on experience supporting audits, evidence collection, control testing or monitoring, and remediation tracking. Framework Knowledge: Working knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 42001, GDPR, PIPEDA, or similar standards. Communication Skills: Ability to explain requirements clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Organization & Prioritization: Strong organization and prioritization skills, especially when managing several deadlines at once. Judgement & Problem‑Solving: Good judgement, attention to detail, and a practical approach to solving problems. Remote & Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Comfort working in a remote, global environment with cross‑functional teams across varied timezones. Bonus Points Experience with governance, risk, and compliance tools or audit management platforms Experience supporting customer assurance, security questionnaires, or trust documentation Working knowledge of Third‑party risk management (TPRM) Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CC, CISM, CGEIT, ISO 27001, ISO 42001 or similar Where we hire At Upsun, remote work is our foundation. We are currently focused on hiring for this role in Canada, Spain, Germany, France, or the United Kingdom. Although we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in these countries. How we hire We expect up to five interviews in the following order: Talent Acquisition, Hiring Manager (Director, Risk & Audit), Team members, Cross‑Team leaders, and Executive (CFO). All roles require background checks. What we offer A product you can believe in – we’re transforming how businesses build and manage web applications, driven by a positive impact as a proud B Corp. An award‑winning workplace – recognized by Forbes’ Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs and France’s Best Workplaces for Women. A culture that values your voice – a flexible, open, and inclusive environment where your ideas shape our growth. A global team – collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across the world. Benefits and perks – comprehensive healthcare coverage (UK, Canada, France, Spain, USA) and company stock options. You belong here We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need accommodations at any stage of our hiring process, please let us know. We’re here to ensure an accessible and comfortable experience for you. Voluntary Self‑Identification As set forth in Remote Woman’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Remote-Woman