Senior Security Compliance Engineer

About this role We’re seeking a highly motivated Senior Security Compliance Engineer to serve as a trusted advisor and hands‑on engineer within our Security Trust & Compliance team. You’ll design, build, and optimize automated solutions that streamline compliance operations, strengthen continuous control monitoring, and integrate GRC tooling across Klaviyo’s systems. You’ll partner closely with cross‑functional teams, such as Engineering, IT, Security, Legal, Internal Audit, and more, helping Klaviyo scale securely and sustainably while bolstering customer trust. Key Responsibilities Compliance operations & audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, PCI, SOX ITGCs) Continuous control monitoring GRC automation & tooling (e.g., compliance automation platforms, API integrations, scripted evidence collection and control validation) Impact of the Role Design, develop, and maintain automated compliance workflows using scripting, APIs, and GRC tooling to streamline evidence collection, control validation, and audit readiness across SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, PCI, and SOX ITGCs. Build and improve continuous control monitoring capabilities that provide real‑time visibility into Klaviyo’s compliance posture and proactively surface control gaps. Partner with the Security Risk team to streamline end‑to‑end Security Compliance‑to‑Risk operations, ensuring compliance findings and control observations flow efficiently into risk management workflows. Implement and customize compliance automation platforms (e.g., Drata, Vanta, Anecdotes) and integrate them with Klaviyo’s internal systems, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure. Serve as a trusted advisor to Engineering and Product teams, embedding compliance‑by‑design into architecture decisions and helping teams understand and meet security control requirements. Identify and drive high‑value opportunities to use AI and automation to eliminate toil, improve compliance operations, and scale our programs alongside Klaviyo’s growth. Required Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in security compliance, GRC engineering, security engineering, or a closely related field with a strong emphasis on automation and scalable processes. Understanding of modern cloud‑native web application architectures and related security best practices, especially in the context of AWS, Kubernetes, and AI. Experience implementing and operating Compliance Automation platforms such as Drata, Vanta, Anecdotes, HyperProof, etc. Hands‑on experience executing compliance programs for SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, PCI, and/or SOX ITGCs. Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, SQL) with hands‑on experience building automation for compliance workflows, integrating REST APIs, and working with GRC tooling. Experience applying GRC Engineering principles and values in practice, especially with regard to automation, systems & design thinking, and threat‑informed GRC. Preferred Qualifications Experience implementing Identity Governance tools and processes such as user access reviews (UARs) and just‑in‑time access (JITA). Experience working in security operations, security engineering, and/or security architecture roles. Experience with additional compliance frameworks such as ISO 27018, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, or NIS2. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Salary & Benefits Base Pay Range for U.S. Locations: $120,000 — $180,000 USD. This role may require up to 10% travel for purposes such as new hire onboarding, client or partner work if applicable, team meetings, and industry events. Travel is coordinated in advance. Equal Opportunity Statement Klaviyo is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, religion or religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Security & Privacy Notice Our company takes the security and privacy of job applicants very seriously. We will never ask for payment, bank details, or personal financial information as part of the application process. All legitimate job postings can be found on our official career site. Please be cautious of job offers that come from non‑company email addresses (@klaviyo.com), instant messaging platforms, or unsolicited calls. #J-18808-Ljbffr Klaviyo