Job Description

About MatchPoint Solutions

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing global IT and Engineering services firm delivering innovative technology solutions to leading enterprises including Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, and more. With a growing international presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, we help organizations turn ideas into outcomes through cutting-edge technology, industry best practices, and deep technical expertise.

We re expanding our team and looking for driven professionals who want to build impactful solutions in a collaborative, high-growth environment.

Job Title: Cyber Security Controls Assesor I

Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

Duration: 06 Months

Employment Type: Contract

Pay Rate Range: $60 to $65

Role Overview

The IT Compliance Project Specialist acts as a compliance and governance partner across the IT project portfolio. This role ensures that IT initiatives are planned, designed, and delivered in compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and compliance standards.

Working closely with the Compliance Lead, the Specialist provides analysis, documentation, and due diligence to support risk-based decision-making and to maintain compliance throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Advisory & Engagement

• Serve as a dedicated compliance advisor to project managers and delivery teams.
• Identify regulatory, policy, and control requirements early in the project lifecycle and ensure they are embedded into technical designs and project plans.

Gate Review & Approval Support

• Participate in project phase-gate reviews to assess compliance readiness.
• Review project artifacts and provide formal recommendations to the Compliance Lead to support approval, conditional approval, or remediation decisions.

Compliance Lead Support

• Function as the primary support resource for the Compliance Lead.
• Assist with executive reporting, remediation tracking, and escalation of project-level compliance risks.

Regulatory & Framework Alignment

• Ensure project alignment with applicable regulations and frameworks, including SOX, CCPA, ISO 55001, and internal company standards.
• Map project controls and artifacts to regulatory requirements to support a consistent and defensible compliance posture.

Qualifications Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IT Compliance, IT Audit, or Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), preferably supporting large-scale IT projects.

Tools & Systems

• Experience using Planisware for project tracking, portfolio governance, and milestone management.

Education

• Bachelor s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related discipline.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)

Delivery Methodologies

• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience applying compliance controls in both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.

Professional Skills & Attributes

• Regulatory Expertise: Ability to interpret complex regulatory and control requirements and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for technical and project teams.
• Analytical Rigor: Strong attention to detail, particularly in validating technical evidence and identifying compliance gaps or control weaknesses.
• Consultative Mindset: Ability to function as a trusted advisor while maintaining independence and objectivity when providing recommendations to leadership.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical delivery requirements and compliance expectations.
• GRC & Project Tool Proficiency: Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Archer) and project management tools (e.g., Jira), in addition to Planisware, to maintain visibility across projects and compliance activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MatchPoint Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoffs, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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