Trust Assurance Specialist

DigiCert· Cape Town· greenhouse· veröffentlicht 07.05.2026
Muss:CloudAISecurityLead
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. #LI-KK1 __PRESENT __PRESENT __PRESENT __PRESENT __PRESENT