Senior Information Security Analyst

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. What is The Role : At Elastic, governance and compliance are critical enablers of our business. As our products, customers, and regulatory landscape continue to evolve, we're investing in the next generation of security and compliance capabilities that help us scale with confidence. We are looking for a Senior Information Security Analyst who enjoys building efficient programs, simplifying complex requirements, and partnering across the organization to strengthen our security foundation. This role sits within the Information Security (Infosec) organization and focuses on advancing the processes, frameworks, and operational practices that demonstrate Elastic's commitment to security and compliance. You will work closely with teams across Engineering, Product, Legal, IT, and Security to transform regulatory obligations into practical, repeatable processes while identifying opportunities to automate, modernize, and continuously improve how compliance is delivered. Success in this role comes from balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You will have the chance to influence how Elastic approaches compliance as we continue to grow. This could involve leading audits, improving security awareness, introducing AI-driven efficiencies, and designing scalable governance processes. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, driving operational excellence, and helping teams move faster while maintaining a strong security posture, we'd love to talk with you! What You Will Be Doing : Lead and coordinate compliance programs supporting industry and regulatory frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, TISAX, Cyber Essentials Plus, and other applicable certifications. Plan, manage, and execute internal and external audits by partnering with stakeholders to ensure timely evidence collection, control validation, and successful audit outcomes. Develop, maintain, and enhance governance processes that strengthen compliance while reducing operational overhead and improving scalability. Own and continuously evolve Elastic's security awareness and education program to promote a strong culture of security across the organization. Partner with Engineering, Product, IT, Legal, and business teams to translate compliance requirements into practical, risk-based security controls and operational processes. Measure and report on compliance health through meaningful metrics, dashboards, and executive-ready reporting that drive informed decision-making. Identify opportunities to automate compliance activities. Streamline audit readiness. Use modern governance methods to improve operational efficiency. Champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to modernize compliance operations. Find ways to enhance evidence collection, control monitoring, risk analysis, documentation, and audit workflows. Encourage the responsible and secure use of AI technologies. What You Bring : Experience leading compliance audits and certification programs in a cloud-native or SaaS environment, including some combination of SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, UK Cyber Essentials Plus, and TISAX. Experience managing or supporting a security awareness and education program. Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize work while managing multiple initiatives. Experience translating complex compliance and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for technical and business stakeholders Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to build trusted partnerships across cross-functional teams. Experience with evaluating or adopting AI technologies to improve governance, compliance, security operations, or risk management. This includes understanding AI governance, responsible AI practices or emerging AI related compliance considerations. Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component. The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below. These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being. The typical starting salary range for this role is: $133,100 - $210,600 USD The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $159,900 - $252,900 USD Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary Health coverage for you and your family in many locations Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles Generous number of vacation days each year Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. 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