Dentons · 12 hours ago
Compliance Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $94K/yr
3+ years expDentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Compliance Analyst. The Compliance Analyst coordinates governance and compliance activities with stakeholders across the business, focusing on legal services and risk management initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Review client information security requirements, questionnaires, and assessments; prepare responses and supporting artifacts
Develop and manage an evidence collection calendar for CMMC & SOC 2 Type 2 testing periods; coordinate collection, validation, and retention of evidence demonstrating operating effectiveness
Maintain and continuously enhance a control matrix mapping NIST/ISO control framework, SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria (TSC), CMMC practices, and client requirements
Help develop, maintain, evaluate, and implement policies and procedures aligned to business requirements and legislative changes (e.g., ISO 27001/22301, HIPAA), and extend/align them to SOC 2 Type 2 and CMMC requirements where applicable
Maintain an inventory of improvement opportunities and action items; prepare periodic reports on trends and compliance posture across ISO/NIST/SOC 2/CMMC domains
Maintain governance inventories such as client security notification requirements and regulatory/contractual obligations
Review and track ad hoc client notifications and requests related to information security (e.g., vulnerability notifications, ad hoc control validation requests)
Collaborate with Risk Management and IT on implementation and ongoing operation of security controls required by clients and security frameworks (e.g., access restrictions, logging/monitoring, vulnerability management, change/configuration management)
Assist with the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program; enhance vendor and cloud service provider inventories; collect and evaluate risk artifacts such as SOC 2 reports and supply chain assurances; track and remediate vendor risks
Perform other duties as assigned based on the ongoing evolution of the Information Security program and client/regulatory requirements, including continued maturation of SOC 2 and CMMC compliance capabilities
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Information Security or Security Compliance role
Demonstrated understanding of information security controls, governance principles, and standards/frameworks such as SOC 2 and CMMC
Hands-on experience coordinating at least one full SOC 2 Type 2 examination cycle, including scoping, control mapping to AICPA TSC, evidence collection across an audit period, system description support, auditor engagement, exception management, and remediation tracking
Practical experience implementing or assessing NIST SP 800-171 controls and building/maintaining SSPs and POA&Ms; familiarity with CMMC 2.0 levels (with emphasis on Level 2), DFARS clauses, SPRS scoring, and C3PAO readiness activities
Experience with GRC or evidence management tools to map controls, manage testing, track issues, and produce audit-ready evidence
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to translate technical controls into business language and prepare clear, complete audit responses
Ability to prioritize and work effectively under deadlines; capable of working independently and collaboratively across legal, IT, risk, procurement, and client teams
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills; demonstrates continuous improvement mindset and proactive collaboration
Preferred
Knowledge of cross-border regulations, such as GDPR and EU data privacy rules, is a plus
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC are a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Profit sharing
Short-term/long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Discretionary bonuses
Company
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