Information Security Analyst II

Datadog • New York, NY

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Information Security Analyst II. This individual will support Datadog's ability to respond, add, and maintain compliance with various security compliance frameworks. This analyst will coordinate PCI-DSS audit activities and develop and deliver evidence from subject matter experts and Datadog tools. Additionally, we encourage a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement, looking to refine and enhance our approaches wherever possible. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years' work experience in risk management, security compliance and/or auditing with significant hands-on control experience.
• A background in auditing or managing security compliance for SaaS based tech (AWS, GCP, Azure, and other SaaS based vendors like Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, etc.).
• Thorough understanding of one or more security compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, SOX, ISO 27001, SOC).
• Experience assessing control implementation across a technical environment to identify potential risks and proven ability to identify areas that require additional risk mitigation.
• Experience developing, guiding, implementing, and documenting security and control solutions that address compliance requirements.
• You are passionate about reading and writing, particularly when it comes to translating complex technical controls into language that resonates with both business and engineering audiences.
• You thrive in a collaborative culture where teamwork and shared learning are at the forefront.
• Efficiency is a core value for you, and you consistently seek ways to optimize processes and outcomes.
• Your ability to bridge communication between different teams allows you to drive organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the completion of PCI-DSS audit activities, including managing the audit contractor, delivering of evidence, and conducting quality reviews of auditor documentation
• Serve as a key liaison and manage expectations between internal teams (including Engineering, Product) and internal/external auditors.
• Synthesize complex customer and regulatory standards into concrete requirements for the Datadog Engineering, Legal and Business teams.
• Assist Engineering teams with creation and implementation of security controls to address security compliance risks.
• Foster strong collaboration across teams to drive successful compliance outcomes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver exceptional service.
• Continuously enhance technical expertise by staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Facilitate open communication to share knowledge and insights, promoting a learning environment.

Benefits

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
• Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
• An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)
• Access to Inclusion Talks, our internal panel discussions
• Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+
• Competitive global benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees