Lead

Contractor

Sunnyvale, California

29 May 2025

    Akkodis is seeking a Lead for a Contract job with a client in Sunnyvale, CA. You will assess vendor security controls, manage compliance audits, and ensure alignment with global security standards and frameworks.

    Rate Range: $51/hour to $59/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

     

    Lead job responsibilities include:

    • Lead IT risk management and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and other regulatory frameworks.

    • Conduct third-party security risk assessments, including review of vendor documentation and identification of control gaps.

    • Coordinate and perform security audits, vulnerability assessments, and policy reviews across global suppliers and cloud environments.

    • Document and track risks, findings, and recommendations, maintaining detailed records for audit and compliance purposes.

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate risks and ensure implementation of appropriate security controls.

    • Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and runbooks, supporting continuous improvement in governance and compliance practices.

     

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related discipline; ISO 27001 LA/LI certification preferred.

    • Minimum 8 years of experience in IT risk management, audit, and compliance.

    • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and third-party security risk assessments.

    • Proven ability to assess vendor security documentation, identify risks, and manage compliance in cloud-based environments.

     

    If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at vipin.singh@akkodisgroup.com



    Pay Details: $51.00 to $59.00 per hour

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance