Senior Security Engineer I at DigitalOcean

Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

gRPC Risk Analysis Policy Development Integrated Workplace Management Systems Compliance Management Control System Design Risk Governance Project Management General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Other Skills

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Collaboration
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Communication
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

5+ years of experience in GRC
Experience building and maturing ISO programs
Strong project management skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity in regulatory standards

Requirements:

Architect and lead the implementation of an Integrated Management System (IMS)
Manage cross-functional projects for compliance certifications
Lead risk assessments and maintain a dynamic risk register
Design and implement rigorous controls without sacrificing velocity

Job description

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.

We’re looking for a Senior GRC Analyst to serve as the primary architect for our expanding ISO ecosystem.

As a Senior GRC Analyst at DigitalOcean, you will lead the strategic maturation of DigitalOcean’s compliance framework to include multiple ISO standards, such as ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 22301. You will also lead maturation efforts concerning the existing compliance program, which includes; but, is not limited to, SOC 2 and HIPAA. You will be a builder who understands the importance of balancing compliance with engineering velocity, collaborating directly with engineering and product teams to integrate compliance into existing workflows. You will partner with teams throughout the organization to weave applicable controls into the fabric of our operations, ensuring DigitalOcean remains a trusted platform for our customers. This role reports to the Manager of GRC within the Security organization.

What You’ll Do:

Multi-Standard Strategy: Architect and lead the implementation of an Integrated Management System (IMS) that harmonizes requirements across multiple ISO standards.
Compliance Scope Expansion: Manage cross-functional projects required to achieve and maintain product-level compliance certifications and/or eligibility for DigitalOcean’s core and emerging cloud services.
Risk Governance: Lead both annual and ad-hoc risk assessments; maintain a dynamic risk register and drive cross-functional remediation for identified gaps.
Control Innovation: Design and implement controls which meet rigorous standards without sacrificing velocity.
Policy: Author and maintain enterprise-level security policies, standards, and procedures that reflect current regulatory landscapes, internal risk appetite, and operational engineering realities.
Operational Responsiveness & Customer Trust: Act as a subject matter expert in GRC on-call rotations, directly address complex customer inquiries, and support incident response activities to ensure compliance obligations are met under pressure.

What You’ll Add to DigitalOcean:

Expertise: You have 5+ years of experience in GRC, with a proven track record of leading multi-certification and multi-standard compliance programs, preferably at a technology company, where you directly partnered with engineering or infrastructure teams.
Program Maturity: You have experience building, maturing, and expanding the influence of an ISO program.
Risk Lifecycle Management: You have experience in risk identification, various risk assessment methodologies, discerning between appropriate risk responses, and monitoring risk treatment plans.
Navigating Ambiguity: You are comfortable working cross-functionally to interpret ambiguity within new standards (e.g., ISO 42001), regulations, and legislation.
Influence: You have the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into actionable, testable controls , for engineering, product, and IT teams.
Project Management: You have strong project management skills and the ability to manage complex, multi-quarter roadmaps involving dozens of stakeholders

Nice to Have:

Certifications: Relevant industry certifications such as a CRISC or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
Privacy Knowledge: Familiarity with prominent privacy legislation (e.g., GDPR/CCPA) as it relates to ISO 27701

Compensation Range:

$140,000-$165,000

*This is a remote role

JR: 2026-8012

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Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean

We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Application Limit: You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180-day period. This policy promotes better role-candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.

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