Sr Compliance Specialist - Security

Job-ID: 20696Location: Rocklin, CA, United StatesSchedule: Full time, DayPosted: 2026-10-15About the TeamSecurity Compliance helps to demonstrate the sustained compliance of the company with requirements for the protection of its high value systems and information assets. The scope of work extends across the corporate environment and its consumer delivery channels and it addresses legal requirements and industry standards such as PCIDSS, SOX, ISO, HIPAA, CA1386, and GDPR.About the RoleThe Sr Compliance Specialist - Security plays a lead role in this activity. The Specialist supports periodic updates to policies, standards and awareness materials, and is responsible for ongoing validation that key controls are implemented in a sound and sustained manner. The Specialist may identify potential security exceptions, help to resolve business requirements, escalate matters requiring management attention, and oversee timely and effective remediation of vulnerabilities in the security of company information. The Specialist also will be responsible for providing execution support to development teams and operations groups in performing risk assessments, due diligence activities, data management, ongoing oversight, and reporting related to their ongoing compliance with polices and technical standards.The current role will focus on conducting internal PCI-DSS assessments in addition to assisting all business units and functional teams in-scope for external PCI-DSS compliance validation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate industry experience around compliance with PCI-DSS and related standards and will have excellent analytical skills with ability to identify non-compliant issues and ensure remediation of non-compliance using industry standard methodologies. You will assist in defining scope of the compliance assessment, ensure the intent of the PCI requirements are being adhered to, develop internal associates through PCI DSS educational opportunities and provide direct and specific mentorship to cultivate an efficient, innovative, and collaborative work environment. You will maintain productive, informative, working relationships with technical and management staff at all levels of the organization.ResponsibilitiesPlan, conduct and establish remediation plans for PCI Assessments.Actively engage business units at pre-determined times frame to provide a summary analysis of each business units compliance posture at checkpoints throughout the year.Identify and recommend changes in procedures, processes and scope of delivery needed to demonstrate sustained compliance with PCI requirements.Assist with PCI-DSS compliance checklists including review and validation of existing controls, documentation and any potential gaps.Provide management guidance and expertise for all PCI gaps and help to prioritize remediation targets.Reduce demand on resource Owners for evidence collection and analysis via use of GRC and related security tools.Reduce the company’s overall PCI-DSS scope where possible via taking lead on remote scoping practices and procedures.Provide remediation guidance to technical teams to establish and maintain sustained compliance with PCI-DSS.Provide long-term cost-effective remediation solutions/recommendations to address systemic issues or gaps that potentially risk corporate PCI-DSS Compliance.CriteriaBA/BS or equivalent experience, with 7+ years’ experience gained in the information security fieldCISSP, CISM, CISA or similar certification [e.g., GIAC Certified ISO-17799 Specialist (G7799)]5+ years’ experience in a PCI support role or engineering position experience requiredExtensive knowledge and experience with information security standards and methodologies, including the PCIDSS, ISO 9000 series, COBIT, Sarbanes Oxley, HIPAA, and other relevant industry security standards, and an in-depth knowledge of risk assessment and risk analysisQSA or ISA strongly preferredExperience in an enterprise-class Technology organization, working with large scale Distributed Systems environments preferredExcellent written and verbal communications skills Leadership role in previous job experience Results oriented, self-motivatedExperience working with, and ideally writing, information security policies and standards and/or developing or implementing security-related tools preferredUnderstand information security holistically and how it relates to business goals preferredAbility to design, implement, reengineer and manage complex processes preferredPrivacy Certification (e.g., Certified Information Privacy Professional) preferredExperience interfacing with and communicating information on complex privacy and security compliance issues to senior management and business units and external parties preferredExperience presenting IT security issues to large audiences, forums, or communities preferredExperience working within the retail sector preferredThis role requires being onsite in the Rocklin, CA office Monday through ThursdayOur Culture & Values We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. People First Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:BenefitsA generous discount on all WSI brandsA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteerHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefitsTax-free commuter benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional healthContinued LearningIn-person and online learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and cross-function career opportunities Resources for self-developmentAdvisor (Mentor) programCareer development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.The expected starting pay range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.About the companyOur Company Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.