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Compliance Engineer

VelocityEHS
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

THE OPPORTUNITY :

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

This remote opportunity is an existing vacancy open to candidates residing anywhere in the United States and Canada.

The Compliance Engineer will have a global responsibility in the organization to maintain and approve the processes and procedures needed to meet current and future client needs across the suite of solutions offered by VelocityEHS. The individual with work with teams across all of VelocityEHS's operations to ensure that appropriate processes are documented with adequate controls and segregation of duties to meet or exceed industry standards such as ISO27001 / 2. Understanding of IT and business processes and the ability to communicate effectively cross functionally are critical to the role. The Compliance Engineer will need to have experience interfacing with external audit staff to complete timely external examinations and report generation. Additionally, the Compliance Engineer will be responsible for an ongoing, continuous audit cycle with dynamic improvements to aid business stakeholders efficiently and effectively meet objectives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage controls and documentation for ISO27001 / 2 examinations for VelocityEHS solutions.
  • Manage an internal audit plan that includes monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reviews of key control activities to maintain on-going compliance
  • Maintain relevant IT policies and guidelines in line with current industry standards (e.g. NIST 800-53, ISO 27001 / 2, CIS)
  • Maintain documented processes and procedures used by teams in meeting compliance objectives
  • Assist in project manage remediation efforts for areas of opportunity identified during examinations
  • Able to map controls between ISO27001 / 2 and SOC 2.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

  • 2 years of ISO27001 / 2 audit experience
  • Demonstrated experience with at least one of the following : FedRAMP, ISO 27000 series, CIS Critical Security Controls
  • Must be self-motivated but also work as part of a team with great interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent written and oral communications
  • Experience in a cloud oriented Software as a Services environment
  • Ability to manage external auditors
  • Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Knowledge of information privacy controls around GDPR
  • Knowledge of IT Systems and Networking concepts
  • Familiarity with Vendor Risk Management assessments
  • Who is VelocityEHS?

    VelocityEHS is the largest and fastest-growing environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software company in the world. Relied on by more than 10 million users worldwide to drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding outcomes, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & ESG technology. The VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform is the definitive gold-standard, delivering best-in-class solutions for managing ESG, Safety, Industrial Ergonomics, Control of Work, Health, Operational Risk and Environmental Compliance.

    Our customers include the world’s most esteemed Fortune 1000 corporations. From manufacturing to food & beverage, from chemicals to pharmaceuticals, we’ve worked with them at every level, from the boardroom to the shop floor. We still operate with the same start-up mentality that has made us the leading cloud EHS company and offer each and every employee the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

    What are the benefits and perks of working at VelocityEHS?

    You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights for eligible employees, or you can review all our perks and benefits by visiting our career page!

  • Generous time off programs
  • Medical / dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)
  • Parental leave plans for all family types
  • Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
  • Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family’s needs
  • Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
  • Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs
  • Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)
  • VelocityEHS is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices by offering market-based salary ranges. The expected salary range for this position is between $93,600 and $124,100 USD (United States) or $87,100 and $110,400 CAD (Canada). We aim to hire between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range and offers at the maximum of the range are uncommon. The final offered salary will be based on candidate’s proficiency in skill set, prior relevant experience, internal equity, market considerations, and other factors. This role is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package.

    We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous / Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting hrpolicy@ehs.com

    Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes / CVs through this website or directly to managers. VelocityEHS does not accept unsolicited headhunters and agency resumes. VelocityEHS will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with VelocityEHS.

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    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)PDN-9e44fdd4-b83f-4bf8-a0aa-c44d4b4080f9

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