Senior Compliance Administrator

Work Location:

Newington, CT. This is an in person role, not remote, not hybridSummaryThe Senior Compliance Administrator is responsible for owning and managing the companys security and compliance processes end-to-end, including audit coordination, certification readiness, and execution of compliance-related initiatives.

This role serves as the central point of accountability for audit calendars, evidence collection, remediation tracking, and internal coordination across security and technology teams. The position ensures that all audit and compliance activitiessuch as SOC 2, PCI, and client assessmentsare executed in a timely, organized, and consistent manner.

The Senior Compliance Administrator works closely with IT, operational teams, and external auditors to maintain readiness, drive completion of required activities, and ensure visibility into compliance status across the organization.

Key ResponsibilitiesAudit & Compliance OwnershipOwn and manage the full lifecycle of all audit and certification activities (SOC 2, PCI, client-driven audits)Develop and maintain the enterprise audit calendar, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are clearly defined and metAct as the primary coordinator and point of contact for internal teams and external auditorsManage the collection, organization, and submission of audit evidenceTrack and drive remediation of audit findings through to completionProgram Management & ExecutionServe as the operational owner of the companys compliance program, ensuring consistent execution of policies and controlsCoordinate and track all compliance-related initiatives across IT systems, infrastructure, and business processesMaintain documentation for policies, procedures, and control evidence to support audit readinessEnsure standardized processes and repeatability across audit cyclesContinually develop, modernize and perform company security awareness training and ongoing company visibility into new threat vectors.

Coordinate and execute penetration testing, phishing testing, and communicate results with ideas on improving the metrics.

Patch & Security Initiative CoordinationCoordinate system patching cycles and security-related updates across internal technology teamsTrack vulnerability remediation efforts, ensuring timely completion and proper documentationManage project timelines and dependencies for security-related initiativesProvide visibility into status, risks, and delays associated with patching and compliance effortsRisk Management SupportLead the efforts for ongoing SIEM management. Monitor alerts, finetune and add new data points for constantly increased awareness.

Reporting & MetricsDevelop and maintain dashboards and reporting on audit readiness, remediation status, and compliance progressProvide regular updates to management on upcoming audits, risks, and key milestonesTrack and report on key operational metrics related to compliance and security executionCross-Functional CoordinationLead monthly Security Committee meetings with key stakeholders across the enterprise.

Coordinate testing efforts such as disaster recovery and business continuity exercisesSupport organization-wide security awareness and training coordination as neededSkills & QualificationsBachelors degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)47 years of experience in IT, audit coordination, compliance, or project/program management with a security focusExperience supporting or managing audits such as SOC 2, PCI, or similar frameworksExperience with Splunk, TenableSC, or other similar frameworks for alerting and vulnerability remediationStrong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlinesExperience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving tasks to completionExpertise with security concepts such as access control, patching, vulnerability management, and risk trackingStrong documentation and communication skills (written and verbal)Experience with reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar) and task management platformsRelevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC, Security+, or similar) are a plus