Senior Security Assurance Analyst

Airbnb

1d•$179,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

The Security Assurance team at Airbnb focuses on Governance, Risk, and Compliance within the Information Security Organization, ensuring security controls are robust and aligned with our global commitments. We bridge the gap between engineering and auditors by translating technical solutions into compliance-ready outcomes. Collaborating with auditors, regulators, business partners, and engineering teams, we navigate complex regulatory landscapes, champion best practices, and maintain world-class security standards across every region Airbnb operates. Our commitment is to uphold Airbnb’s reputation as a trusted platform by meeting compliance requirements and continuously strengthening our security posture.

Requirements

6+ Years of hands-on experience in Information Security Assurance, Governance, Risk and Compliance
Deep understanding and working experience of regulatory frameworks (PCI DSS, SOX, DORA, DFS 500)
Strong understanding of security foundations to be able to effectively respond to partner security posture questionnaires
Skilled in developing and implementing security controls and InfoSec policies
Experience with risk-based approach in evaluating security weaknesses
Excellent communication skills; able to articulate security controls and business impacts across various stakeholders.
Experienced in streamlining compliance processes, automating manual workflows, and managing audit readiness
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS).
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams, executive management, and external stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS, Github, Asana and Microservices preferred.
Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in building a comprehensive compliance program, ensuring Airbnb meets requirements for compliance frameworks such as PCI.
Address security posture-related questionnaires to support ongoing compliance initiatives.
Collaborate with external and internal auditors to assist with the Test of Design and Test of Effectiveness processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand operational needs and deliver realistic, risk-based recommendations for remediation.
Monitor remediation activities and build metrics and reports on testing/remediation results