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The Global Security Organization provides industry-leading cybersecurity and business protection services to TikTok globally. Our organization employs four principles that guide our strategic and tactical operations. Firstly, we Champion Transparency & Trust by leading the charge in organizational transparency, prioritizing customer trust, and placing user needs first. Secondly, we aim to maintain Best in Class Global Security by proactively identifying and reducing risks while enabling innovative product development. We constantly work towards a sustainable world-class security capability. Thirdly, we strive to be a Business Catalyst & Enabler by embodying the DNA of technical innovation and ensuring our Global Security operations are fast and agile. Finally, we Drive Empowered & Risk-Informed Decision Making by providing our leaders with the necessary information to make agile decisions based on risk. In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office for 3 days a week, as directed by their manager. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

The Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance team is responsible for working closely with cross-functional partners to manage security risks to ensure we meet all industry cybersecurity compliance standards and government regulations through developing governing policies, implementing the security control framework, conducting security risk and control assessments, and staying up-to-date on global compliance initiatives.

As a pivotal member of the Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) team, the Cybersecurity Controls Assurance Manager will play a critical role in shaping and executing our security compliance strategy. This position is essential for leading the team in monitoring security controls, addressing identified gaps, facilitating external audits, and enhancing overall compliance initiatives across the organization. A robust background in security compliance, along with expertise in key standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and other regional regulatory frameworks, is crucial for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Development: Drive the maturation of a best-in-class cybersecurity compliance assurance program, focusing on continuous monitoring of controls, timely identification and remediation of control gaps, and implementing efficiencies that enhance compliance efforts across various products.
2. Control Assessment: Lead the assessments and improvements of our control framework, ensuring alignment with established security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with key stakeholders, communicating effectively from both technical and compliance perspectives to ensure effective implementation of our security controls throughout products and business lines.
4. Education & Guidance: Provide guidance and training on security risks, control measures, and compliance best practices for product, engineering, and other teams throughout the business.
5. Audit Coordination: Oversee coordination of third party audits and streamline audit activities to reduce burden on security and business teams while improving control documentation and audit artifacts

You will thrive in this role if you are passionate about advancing cybersecurity compliance, possess strong analytical skills, and have the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while fostering a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring our organization meets and exceeds cybersecurity compliance standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience building and leading high-performing teams within GRC or audit domains to mature and enhance security compliance capabilities
- Experience in leading readiness and controls monitoring assessments as it relates to products or services to adhere to pertinent frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2
- In-depth knowledge and experience leading external and internal audits relating to cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST CSF, and other regional regulatory requirements
- Experience providing details and technical recommendations for control gaps for security partners that include architects, engineers, and product teams
- Excellent written communication skills for documenting, communicating, and reporting security assessments
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead security assessment projects on time with multiple stakeholders with a global presence
- Ability to work at the Washington DC, New York, or San Jose office for 3 days per week and travel to other offices as required

Preferred Qualifications
- CISM, CISA, CISSP, CCSP, CASP, Security+, QSA, CRISC, CGEIT, GSEC, or other relevant certifications

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2