Senior Compliance Specialist
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 17, 2026).
Summary
Leads C5:2026 compliance uplift by analyzing gaps, mapping controls, and preparing audit evidence for EPAM’s cloud and IT services.
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Compliance Specialist to become part of our Compliance and Governance Team, leading the C5:2026 uplift initiative across products by managing the entire compliance lifecycle, from initial gap analysis through to audit readiness.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a gap analysis comparing the current C5 certification status with the updated C5:2026 requirements
- Evaluate existing controls, processes, and compliance documentation to pinpoint necessary updates and gaps
- Record new and revised control requirements while mapping them to existing operational workflows
- Develop, propose, and support the implementation of remediation strategies to address identified compliance gaps
- Support control owners in carrying out uplift tasks and monitor progress to ensure timely completion
- Coordinate and participate in evidence gathering, documentation updates, and audit preparation efforts
- Lead workstreams autonomously, ensuring deliverables are met with minimal oversight
- Support additional compliance and governance projects within the team as required
- Ensure ongoing audit readiness for newly addressed C5:2026 criteria
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance, information security, or IT audit functions
- Strong knowledge of C5 certification frameworks and control mapping techniques
- Experience performing gap analyses and developing remediation plans
- Proficient in evidence collection and preparing for audits
- Ability to work independently and lead workstreams without close supervision
- Solid grasp of compliance and governance frameworks
- English language skills at B2 level or above
Nice to have
- Knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, and BSI IT-Grundschutz frameworks
Benefits
- Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
- Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies
- World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
- Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices
- GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys
- Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life
- Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas
- Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more
- Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.
- Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.
- World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.
- Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.
- GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.
- Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.
- Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.
- Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.