Senior Security Compliance Specialist

DoorDash

Sr. Security Compliance Specialist leading audits and compliance programs for DoorDash's logistics engine.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,600 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end execution of internal and external audits (SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS).
Act as the primary point of contact for auditors.
Establish and improve audit readiness processes.
Drive tracking and remediation of audit findings.
Partner with the Security Compliance Manager to shape and mature the global compliance program.
Contribute to the design and improvement of control frameworks.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across compliance and audit processes.
Support development and refinement of security policies, standards, and guidance.
Contribute to compliance awareness and training initiatives.
Ensure policies are actionable, testable, and aligned to real-world controls.
Define and track key compliance and audit metrics.
Mentor and support junior compliance specialists.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in security compliance, GRC, or technology risk, with a strong track record in high-growth, technology-driven, or regulated environments.
Significant experience leading external audits (e.g., SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS).
Proven ability to drive readiness and manage the full audit lifecycle.
Strong experience implementing and assessing controls across common frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF.
Demonstrated ability to identify control gaps, assess risk, and drive remediation in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience developing, implementing, or improving security policies, standards, and procedures.
Strong understanding of compliance metrics and reporting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC (desired).

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program

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Hard Skills & Tools

security complianceGRCtechnology riskaudit lifecycle managementcontrol frameworksPCI DSSSOC 1SOC 2ISO 27001NIST CSF

Soft Skills

communication skillsmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingefficiency improvementeffectiveness improvementtrainingstakeholder managementleadershipaudit readiness

Certifications

CISACISSPCISMCRISC