Lead Certifications Analyst

Details

We’re seeking a dedicated Information Security professional to join our team in Santa Clara, CA. The candidate will have experience in end-to-end ownership of one or more security certifications and can demonstrate implemented improvements to the process. This includes operating and improving intake, prioritization, onboarding, audit planning, audit preparation, audit execution and certification maintenance. The role will elevate security certification processes, ensuring compliance and safeguarding NVIDIA’s brand integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle including planning, execution and improvement of security certifications, including but not limited to ISO 27001, SOC 2 and NIST 800 series.
• Define, implement and operate compliance and audit processes, continuously improving certification workflows.
• Drive collaboration with internal teams to reduce the cost and complexity of certification efforts.
• Drive certification request triage and collaborate on prioritization.
• Manage audit onboarding, preparation and external assessment.
• Own delivery of certification roadmap including reporting and escalations.
• Coordinate export control related continuous compliance audits.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements for process efficiency and compliance with evolving standards.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret and integrate security frameworks into organizational processes.
• Previous experience developing and operating certification onboarding programs.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, CMMC Certified Professional or Assessor, NIST Cybersecurity Framework certifications or equivalent training.
• Experience with multiple certifications (for example, leading both ISO 27001 and CMMC simultaneously).
• Familiarity with cloud security providers and cloud compliance (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Working knowledge of certifications and their applicability to hardware, software, cloud and enterprise scopes.
• 12+ years in information security, compliance overseeing compliance programs or certification lifecycles.
• Hands-on experience leading or supporting end-to-end certification processes, including scoping, implementation, audits, and renewals.
• Consistent track record of leading compliance audits, including internal audits, external audits, and interactions with certification bodies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, IT, Compliance, or a related field, or equivalent experience (Master’s preferred).

Ways to stand out

• Big 4 or equivalent assessment/advisory experience.
• Past experience with mergers and acquisitions.
• Working knowledge of export controls including but not limited to ITAR / EAR / ACS IFR.
• Advanced skills in data analytics or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for reporting compliance metrics.
• Working knowledge of GRC principles and hands-on implementation.

Compensation and benefits

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5, and 216,000 USD - 339,250 USD for Level 6. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Additional information

• Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA.
• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 4, 2025.
• NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.