Compliance Architect & Auditor

The Challenge:

• A Crisis of Trust & Proof

Our business is facing a critical challenge: a "crisis of compliance." While we have implemented various security controls, we lack the robust framework and documentation necessary to prove our adherence to global and regional data protection regulations. We are at risk of failing our upcoming SOC 2 audit, which could severely damage our reputation and limit our ability to secure new partnerships. Our internal teams are overwhelmed by the complexity of compliance, and our lack of a centralized system for evidence collection and reporting has created a significant operational and reputational liability.

The Mandate:

• From Chaos to Certified Compliance

We are seeking a senior-level Compliance Architect and Auditor to partner with us on a transformative journey. Your mission is to establish a verifiable and defensible compliance framework. This is not a one-time audit; it is a strategic engagement to build a sustainable, "audit-ready" security posture. We require a partner who can meticulously design and implement a system that not only meets but exceeds regulatory requirements, providing us with a clear, automated path to continuous compliance.

The Solution Pillars: A System of Verifiable Trust

The ideal freelancer will focus on three interconnected pillars to build a holistic solution:

• Pillar 1: Gap Analysis & Strategic Roadmap: You will begin by conducting a comprehensive gap analysis against our required compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001). This will result in a detailed roadmap outlining all necessary technical and procedural changes.
• Pillar 2: Evidence & Documentation Framework: You will design and implement a framework for automated evidence collection and management. This includes integrating with our Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, cloud logs, and other security tools to create a central source of truth for audit purposes.
• Pillar 3: Policy & Process Automation: You will develop a set of clear, actionable security policies and procedures. The goal is to automate as much of the compliance process as possible, reducing the manual burden on our teams and ensuring consistent, verifiable adherence to our new standards.

Deliverables:

• The Unambiguous Outputs

Your success will be measured by the quality and integrity of these specific outputs:

• The "Compliance Gap Analysis" Report: A comprehensive report detailing our current deficiencies against SOC 2 and other relevant standards.
• The "Compliance & Audit Readiness" Blueprint: A detailed framework for evidence collection and automated reporting, including architectural diagrams and a runbook.
• The "Strategic Remediation Roadmap": A step-by-step plan for our team to implement all necessary security controls and policy changes.
• Post-Engagement Validation: A 30-day period of dedicated support to validate that our new framework is functioning correctly and to prepare for our official audit.

Success Metrics: What Defines "Done"

The project is complete when:

• Our organization is successfully prepared for a SOC 2 Type 2 audit.
• We can generate an accurate, comprehensive audit report for a key security control (e.g., IAM, data encryption) within 48 hours.
• Our internal team is fully trained and empowered to maintain continuous compliance.

Project Terms & Application

• Profile: A senior-level compliance and security professional with a strong background in SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms. Experience with IAM is mandatory.
• Terms: This is a Fixed-Price engagement for a duration of 75 days. We will accept up to 3 rounds of revisions on the compliance blueprint and roadmap.
• Application: Submit a proposal detailing your approach to GRC and a case study of a past project.