Compliance Analyst – Cybersecurity & GRC

The Mandate

Our client—an expanding U.S. managed-services provider—requires a seasoned Compliance Analyst to reinforce its virtual CISO and compliance practice. You will partner with vCISO leaders to design, implement, and sustain security & compliance programmes for a diverse mid-market and enterprise portfolio.

Core Responsibilities

• Programme Oversight – Support vCISO staff in managing client security-and-compliance roadmaps.

• Framework Alignment – Execute gap analyses and evidence collection for NIST CSF, CIS v8, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and related frameworks.

• Stakeholder Coordination – Orchestrate responses to security questionnaires; identify and close control gaps.

• Audit & Onboarding – Drive onboarding projects and external audits through completion.

• Reporting – Deliver concise, executive-level briefs on compliance posture, risk, and audit findings.

• Regulatory Intelligence – Track evolving obligations (e.g., SEC, FTC, FINRA, NYDFS) and recommend programme adjustments.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT/cybersecurity compliance.

• Hands-on knowledge of SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.

• Fluency in English (C1/C2) for daily interaction with U.S. stakeholders.

• Primary residence in, and legal authorization to work from, Mexico.

• Proven success conducting audits and risk assessments.

• Exceptional analytical rigour, organisation, and communication skills.

• Uncompromising integrity and attention to detail.

Preferred Distinctions

• Certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CIPM, CIPT.

• Familiarity with investment-sector regulations (SEC, FINRA, NYDFS).

• Experience with GRC / compliance management platforms.

Compensación y Prestaciones

• Salario Bruto: MX $40,000 – 50,000 mensuales, según experiencia.

• Contract Period: MX $300 per hour with conversion to full-time employment after successful completion of 90-day probationary period

• Prestaciones de ley mexicanas completas: IMSS, INFONAVIT, aguinaldo, prima vacacional, PTU.

• Beneficios adicionales: Seguro médico mayor y seguro de vida privados desde el primer día; apoyo para certificaciones y desarrollo profesional.

Why This Role?

Influence the security maturity of high-growth organisations while working remotely from anywhere in Mexico. If you excel in a client-facing, precision-driven environment, we want to meet you.

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Please submit your résumé in English. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.

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