Part-time Security and Compliance Engineer (2‑3 month contract)

About the role

We are looking for a part‑time Security and Compliance Engineer to join a U.S. client’s team for a 2‑3 month engagement. The role is fully remote and focused on strengthening SOC 2 compliance and overall security posture of a software‑driven business.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate with the client’s designers and engineers and collaborate daily.
• Develop, implement, and document security controls to meet SOC 2 requirements.
• Audit existing systems, identify gaps, and create transition plans for certification.
• Design security frameworks and produce technical documentation for audit readiness.
• Lead policy creation, evidence gathering, and the “heavy lifting” phases of security certifications.
• Maintain continuous integration and delivery pipelines with security best practices.

Required profile

• 5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure management.
• Advanced English proficiency and a completed four‑year college degree.
• Proven track record with SOC 2 compliance and security control implementation.
• Strong background in auditing, gap analysis, and defining remediation plans.
• Experience working on Agile/Scrum teams and large, complex systems.

Required skills

• SOC 2 compliance
• Cloud security
• Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD)
• Agile / Scrum methodology
• Systems engineering
• Cybersecurity
• IT infrastructure management

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• 100% remote work
• Opportunities to work with leading startups and Fortune 500 companies
• Continuing education and career growth options