Atlassian · 2 hours ago
Senior Risk & Compliance Engineer - Privacy
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expAtlassian is a company that empowers its employees with flexibility in their work arrangements. The Senior Risk & Compliance Engineer - Privacy will play a crucial role in implementing and managing the company's privacy compliance strategy, collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance privacy governance and risk management.
CollaborationEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Deliver privacy compliance expertise and innovation, providing guidance to teams and promoting the adoption of industry-leading privacy methodologies to ensure privacy by design and by default. Drive solutions in privacy governance, risk, and compliance management
Leverage data analytics and visualization, deriving actionable insights from privacy compliance data. Utilize visualization tools to present complex privacy metrics and trends in an understandable manner, aiding strategic decision-making and enhancing the organization’s privacy posture
Promote automation and tooling, encouraging the use of the latest privacy compliance tools to enhance privacy processes, equipping teams with the necessary resources to maintain compliance by default
Proactively identify and mitigate privacy risks, recognizing potential privacy compliance gaps or regulatory concerns, and developing comprehensive strategies to address them effectively
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, implementing privacy controls and best practices to ensure a cohesive approach to privacy risk and compliance management
Regularly evaluate and report, assessing the effectiveness of privacy controls to ensure continuous improvement and rapid adaptation to the latest privacy regulatory developments
Influence and align stakeholders, working with business leaders and stakeholders to drive alignment on privacy initiatives, ensuring privacy and compliance considerations are integrated into business decisions
Stay informed on privacy regulatory awareness and compliance, keeping up with the latest developments in privacy legislation, regulatory, and industry requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, APPI) to ensure Atlassian’s practices and controls remain compliant and mitigate potential legal and reputational risks
Qualification
Required
7+ years' experience in a privacy, data protection, or compliance role, preferably in a large-scale SaaS/Product environment
Expertise and experience working in privacy compliance-focused roles
Experience with privacy regulatory compliance, especially in technology or SaaS environments (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, APPI, LGPD)
Experience in privacy risk management and governance frameworks
Experience providing SME knowledge and guidance to stakeholders and business functions on privacy matters
Experience working with internal/external audit, legal, and leadership teams
Solid knowledge of privacy compliance principles, risk management strategies, and IT governance frameworks
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels and explain complex privacy concepts in an understandable way
Experience with privacy impact assessments, data mapping, and privacy by design practices
Preferred
Relevant certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or similar would be beneficial
Benefits
Health and wellbeing resources
Paid volunteer days
Company
Atlassian
Atlassian is a software company that offers proprietary software products for teamwork, project management, and software development.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$210MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceAccel
2015-12-10IPO
2014-04-08Secondary Market· $150M
2010-07-14Series A· $60M
Leadership Team
Michael Cannon-Brookes
CEO and Co-Founder
Scott Farquhar
Co-Founder and Board Member
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