Staff Security Analyst
Navan
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Salary
- $131.0k/yr
- Posted
- 2h ago
Skills
About this role
We are looking for a Staff Security Analyst to take full ownership of our compliance architecture. You won’t just maintain compliance—you’ll scale and automate it to eliminate manual friction. In this role, you’ll manage our Information Security Management System (ISMS), lead internal and external audits, and serve as the primary bridge between external regulators and our internal teams. If you excel at translating deep technical expertise into practical, automated solutions, this is your chance to shape our security ecosystem across the organization.
What You'll Do
Compliance Program Leadership (Primary Focus)
• Multi-Framework Compliance Management: Lead and execute compliance programs for PCI DSS, SOX (IT General Controls and Application Controls), ISO 27001, ISO 42001 (AI Management System), SOC 1 (Type I & II), and SOC 2 (Type I & II)
• ISMS Operations: Run and continuously improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS), including risk treatment planning, internal audit programs, management reviews, and corrective action processes
• Audit Coordination & Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, manage audit schedules, define testing scopes, coordinate evidence requests, and facilitate audit readiness assessments
• Risk Assessment & Adjustment: Perform risk assessments across controls, policies, and technical environments; conduct risk-adjusted analysis of control deficiencies and exceptions; develop risk treatment plans aligned with business objectives
• Control Automation & Optimization: Partner with control owners across IT, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to identify automation opportunities; implement automated evidence collection, continuous control monitoring, and self-service compliance workflows
• Regulatory Compliance Strategy: Monitor regulatory changes and emerging compliance requirements; assess applicability and impact; develop implementation roadmaps for new regulatory obligations
Control Framework & Testing
• Control Owner Enablement: Work directly with technical and business control owners to design, implement, and automate security controls; provide guidance on control testing methodologies and evidence requirements
• Control Testing Program: Establish and execute risk-based control testing schedules; perform detailed control testing including design effectiveness, operating effectiveness, and sampling methodologies
• Gap Assessment & Remediation: Identify control gaps and deficiencies through testing and continuous monitoring; develop comprehensive remediation plans with clear timelines, ownership, and risk mitigation strategies
• Evidence Management: Design and maintain centralized evidence repositories and compliance platforms (e.g., Vanta, Drata, OneTrust, Hyperproof, or similar GRC tools); ensure evidence quality, completeness, and auditability
Governance, Policy & Documentation
• Policy Development & Maintenance: Create, review, and maintain information security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Unified Control Framework (UCF): Develop and maintain control mapping across multiple frameworks to identify overlapping requirements and optimize control implementation
• Documentation Governance: Oversee the complete lifecycle of compliance documentation from creation through approval, publication, and retirement; maintain version control and change tracking
• Compliance