Head of Compliance

Overview

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Atlassian is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader for the position of Head of Cloud Compliance. In this key leadership role, the individual will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing business value by effectively managing and mitigating significant risks, while ensuring compliance with all relevant compliance obligations and certifications. 

The focus will be on strengthening, redefining, and implementing a comprehensive cloud compliance management framework that aligns with and supports the organization’s strategic objectives. The individual will spearhead managing cloud compliance strategies and ensuring adherence to both commercial and federal regulatory requirements. This role involves leading the development and execution of cloud compliance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure our cloud services meet the highest standards of security and compliance.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an individual to join a rapidly transforming and scaling business and play a crucial role in enabling business value.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud compliance strategy that addresses both commercial and federal requirements.

• Lead the cloud compliance function, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory obligations.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant federal regulations (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA) and commercial standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).

• Stay informed about changes in cloud compliance regulations and assess their impact on the organization.

Cloud Compliance Frameworks and Controls:

• Develop and maintain robust cloud compliance frameworks and controls to ensure secure and compliant cloud operations.

• Implement automated solutions for continuous monitoring and reporting of cloud compliance status.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate cloud-related compliance risks in collaboration with risk management teams.

• Develop metrics and dashboards to provide insights into cloud compliance status and risk posture. 

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with IT, security, legal, and business units to integrate compliance requirements into cloud strategies and operations.

• Lead cross-functional teams to address complex compliance challenges and ensure cohesive strategies.

Audit and Assessment:

• Oversee internal and external audits of cloud environments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Manage responses to audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of cloud compliance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Ensure continuous development and training of team members to stay current with the latest trends and regulations in cloud compliance.

Policy Development and Management:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of cloud compliance policies and procedures.

• Ensure policies are effectively communicated and adhered to across the organization.

Vendor and Third-Party Management:

• Evaluate and manage cloud service providers and third-party vendors to ensure they meet compliance requirements.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to facilitate compliance monitoring and reporting.[[INSERT JOB DESCRIPTION HERE]

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 16+ years of experience in risk management, compliance management, cloud compliance, product compliance and relevant domain

• 10+ years of experience as a people manager

• Strong knowledge of compliance management frameworks, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive cultural change, and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Outstanding commun