Algolia
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Manager,SecurityControls&Compliance
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“Manager, Security Controls & Compliance at Algolia. Skills: Security Controls & Compliance Framework Management, Audit Lifecycle Management, Risk Management, Vendor Assurance. Own and operate Algolia’s security compliance programmes (SOC 2, ISO 27001, C5, ISO 42001). Maintain and evolve a unified control framework mapped across multiple standards”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure that controls are not only well-designed, but consistently executed, evidenced, and audit-ready; Continuously demonstrate compliance across frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, C5, and emerging standards like ISO 42001; Build a system where compliance is continuous, efficient, and aligned with how the business actually runs
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience managing security compliance programmes such as C5, SOC 2 and ISO 27001, Understanding of security controls and how they operate in real-world environments, Experience working with compliance/GRC tooling (e.g. Vanta, or similar), Comfortable working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams, Ability to translate operational processes and technical signals into clear, auditable evidence, Experience coordinating audits and working with external auditors, Organisational skills with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset
Nice to Have
Experience with additional frameworks such as ISO 42001, Familiarity with SaaS environments and cloud-native tooling, Exposure to vendor risk management programmes, Experience building or improving compliance processes in a scaling organisation
What You'll Do.
Own and operate Algolia’s security compliance programmes (SOC 2, ISO 27001, C5, ISO 42001), Maintain and evolve a unified control framework mapped across multiple standards, Manage the full audit lifecycle, including preparation, coordination, and remediation, Design and run a risk-based internal audit programme, Ensure controls are continuously evidenced and audit-ready, leveraging automation wherever possible, Own and optimise compliance tooling (e.
Vanta), ensuring it accurately reflects operational reality, Translate operational signals (e.
from Jira, endpoint tooling, and internal systems) into reliable control evidence, Oversee vendor assurance processes, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring, Track and report on control effectiveness, risks, and remediation progress, Manage and develop a small team of compliance and assurance analysts.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with infrastructure, IT, and data teams to ensure controls are implemented and operating effectively; Collaborate with security and engineering teams to align control requirements with technical capabilities; Work closely with legal and procurement on vendor assurance and compliance obligations; Act as a trusted point of contact for auditors and internal stakeholders
Communication Scope
Ability to translate operational processes and technical signals into clear, auditable evidence; Act as a trusted point of contact for auditors and internal stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Manage the full audit lifecycle, Design and run a risk-based internal audit programme, Track and report on control effectiveness, risks, and remediation progress
Full Job Description
At Algolia, we’re proud to be a pioneer and market leader in AI Search, empowering 17,000+ businesses to deliver blazing-fast, predictive search and browse experiences at internet scale. Every week, we power over 30 billion search requests — four times more than Microsoft Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Yandex, and DuckDuckGo combined. In 2021, we raised $150 million in Series D funding, quadrupling our valuation to $2.25 billion. This strong foundation enables us to keep investing in our market-leading platform and serving incredible customers like Under Armour, PetSmart, Stripe, Gymshark, and Walgreens. We’re looking for a Security Controls & Compliance Manager to own the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of our security control and compliance framework. This role sits at the intersection of security, IT, and business systems, ensuring that controls are not only well-designed, but consistently executed, evidenced, and audit-ready. You will work closely with internal teams across infrastructure, data, legal, and security to ensure we can continuously demonstrate compliance across frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, C5, and emerging standards like ISO 42001. This is a hands-on role with management responsibility, suited to someone who enjoys turning complex operational environments into clear, measurable, and auditable systems. What you’ll do Own and operate Algolia’s security compliance programmes (SOC 2, ISO 27001, C5, ISO 42001) Maintain and evolve a unified control framework mapped across multiple standards Manage the full audit lifecycle, including preparation, coordination, and remediation Design and run a risk-based internal audit programme Ensure controls are continuously evidenced and audit-ready, leveraging automation wherever possible Own and optimise compliance tooling (e. g. Vanta), ensuring it accurately reflects operational reality Translate operational signals (e. g. from Jira, endpoint tooling, and internal systems) into reliable control evidence
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