Trust Assurance Specialist

DigiCertCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · Posted 3 months ago

Full-time

Description

Who we are

DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust. We protect the digital world by ensuring the security, privacy, and authenticity of every interaction. Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform unifies PKI, DNS, and certificate lifecycle management, to secure infrastructure, software, devices, messages, AI content and agents. Learn why more than 100,000 organizations, including 90% of the Fortune 500, choose DigiCert to stop today’s threats and prepare for a quantum-safe future at www.digicert.com

Job summary

We are seeking a Trust Assurance Specialist to join the Trust Office team at DigiCert. This role is responsible for owning defined compliance and assurance areas, including audit execution, control management, and regulatory alignment.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or audit, with the ability to independently manage audit and control activities and engage stakeholders across the organization.

This role reports to the Head of Compliance and works closely with cross-functional teams across Security, IT, Legal, and Operations.

What you will do

Audit & Assurance Support

Own and manage assigned external (e.g., SOC 2, WebTrust) and customer audits
Plan audit activities, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of evidence
Track, manage, and drive remediation of audit findings

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure ongoing compliance within assigned frameworks (e.g., WebTrust for CAs, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST)
Interpret regulatory requirements and ensure controls align with both regulatory expectations and internal policy frameworks

Control Management

Design, document, and evaluate controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance
Perform and oversee control testing within assigned areas
Identify control gaps and drive remediation efforts

Risk & Governance Support

Provide input into risk assessments and support broader risk management activities.
Assist in maintaining compliance documentation and reporting.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with internal teams (Security, IT, Legal, HR, Operations) to support compliance initiatives.
Act as a point of contact for audit-related queries within assigned areas.

Continuous Improvement

Stay informed on relevant regulatory and industry developments.
Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes, tools, and reporting.

General

Support a culture of compliance and security awareness across the organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you will have

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, or related roles
Experience managing audits and working with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, WebTrust, or NIST
Experience in control design, documentation, and testing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Nice to have

Exposure to PKI, cybersecurity, or cloud environments
Progress toward or attainment of certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CISSP

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Generous paid time off, including holidays and additional leave options
Family-friendly leave policies, including maternity, paternity, and other supportive leave programs
Health and wellness support, including medical cover (where applicable), gym reimbursements, and mental well-being resources
Pension, life insurance, and income protection benefits (location dependent)
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential support for employees and their families
Education assistance and professional development opportunities
Access to LinkedIn Learning and continuous learning resources
Employee referral bonus program and additional company perks and discounts
Internal rewards and recognition platform (Motivosity) to celebrate and acknowledge project wins, milestone achievements, and the outstanding contributions of our colleagues
Business travel insurance and global employee support programs

To protect candidate information and maintain a secure hiring process, all applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Resumes or CVs sent directly via email will not be reviewed or considered.

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