Security and Compliance Specialist

About the role ReUp Education is seeking a Security & Compliance Specialist to support and strengthen our corporate security, compliance, and governance programs across our cloud and business systems environment. Reporting to the Director of Information Security and Compliance, this role sits at the intersection of information security, regulatory compliance, vendor risk management, and cross-functional business operations. You will serve as a key operational partner supporting security initiatives across AWS, Salesforce, Google Workspace, and third-party integrations, while helping ReUp maintain and mature compliance programs including SOC 2 Type II, TX-RAMP, FERPA, HECVAT, and NIST‑aligned controls. The ideal candidate is someone who understands how security and compliance work together in practice — someone who can navigate audits, communicate confidently with regulators and external stakeholders, support internal investigations, and help operationalize scalable governance processes in a fast‑moving EdTech environment. What you'll do Compliance & Audit Management Support and coordinate compliance initiatives related to SOC 2 Type II, TX-RAMP, FERPA, HECVAT, and NIST‑aligned frameworks Prepare evidence collection, documentation, and audit responses for external auditors, regulators, and customer security reviews Serve as a key point of contact during audits, assessments, and compliance inquiries Help manage ongoing compliance reporting, remediation tracking, and control validation activities Coordinate vendor risk management processes, including security questionnaires and compliance reviews Support security awareness and compliance training initiatives across the organization Business & Cross‑Functional Support Respond to security and compliance requests from Sales, Partnerships, and Customer teams, including RFPs, due diligence questionnaires, and security review documentation Assist with executive‑level requests and internal security investigations, as needed Support ReUp's AI governance initiatives, including sanctioned tool reviews, AI risk assessments, employee guidance, and responsible AI usage controls Help streamline approval workflow Qualifications 3 to 5 years experience in one of the following: Information Security, Compliance, Privacy, IT Risk, GRC or closely related field. Foundational knowledge of information security principles (CIA triad, risk management, controls) Experience supporting compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, TX-RAMP, or similar regulatory standards Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) or willingness to learn quickly Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects, compliance, audits, and requests simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non‑technical teams Nice to Have(s): Experience with higher education compliance (FERPA, HECVAT) or EdTech Hands‑on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, CloudTrail) Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms Experience with audit tools or vulnerability assessment platforms Compensation : $85,000-$105,000, commensurate with experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees We pay 100% of the employee's premium and 50% of any dependents' premiums Contribute up to $1000 to employee HSA/$2000 to employee + dependent HSA FSA available Company paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employee Flexible time off Hybrid work opportunity Up to 80 hours of dedicated sick time annually to support your well‑being and work‑life balance 16 paid holidays per year (including Juneteenth and the last week of the calendar year) Company wellness days (2 per year) Day of Service (Paid day for volunteering) 401(k) plan Paid parental leave (12 weeks primary parental leave, 6 weeks secondary parental leave) Discounted Pet Insurance Free Headspace subscription A diverse team that fosters a high level of collaboration despite being highly distributed Location Hybrid: This hybrid role can combine the best of both worlds: in‑person collaboration in our Austin, TX office for 2-3 days per week, and the flexibility of remote work. ReUp Education is an equal‑opportunity employer. Our company values diversity and believes diverse teams make innovation possible. We encourage all qualified applicants from any race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics to apply. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or work authorization transfers for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. 85,000 - 105,000 USD per year (Austin, TX) #J-18808-Ljbffr