Build your future with Sovos.

If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!

Don’t worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.

The Work You'll Do:

The Sovos Governance & Risk Compliance Specialist is tasked with security systems administration and implementation and the investigations and review of system alerts, logs, reports, and other mechanisms available. This member of the Information Security Team will also assist with the architectural design, planning, and implementation of enterprise operational defenses against security breaches and vulnerabilities. This individual is additionally responsible for maintaining and extending the existing suite of defenses, and assisting in the creation and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and procedures in concurrence with industry best practices. Further, this individual is responsible for the maintenance and lifecycle of auditing mechanisms such as PCI, SOC, ISO, NIST, and others that are applicable to the product lines. The Senior Governance & Risk Compliance Specialist will also participate as a member of the Sovos Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) to identify and resolve potential security incidents.

More specifically, you will:

Deploy, tune and optimize security systems, including: encryption key management, web and e-mail gateways, data loss prevention, CASB, centralized logging, IDS/IPS, application vulnerability scanning, vulnerability management, and virtualization platforms. Conduct research and design on new and existing security technologies and existing architectures Maintain all compliance and regulatory audits Assist other departments and divisions to identify and remediate potential security issues Maintain, monitor, and deploy all controls set by any regulatory audit mechanisms Create and maintain an inventory of all software, modules, packages, repositories, libraries, etc...of all software installed on all workstations, devices, and servers for the purpose of vulnerability and license tracking Perform investigations and lead resolutions of escalated alerts Review logs and reports for interesting behaviors and unusual trends which may indicate compromise Own rule tuning and alert optimization for systems such as: Centralized Logging, IDS/IPS, Data Loss Prevention, Web URL Proxies, and SIEM. Develop, Implement, and Maintain system and device hardening standards Participate as a member of the Information Security team in developing and maintaining organization’s security strategies Assist in third-party vendor management and oversight Assist or complete third party security questionnaire and due diligence responses Research and track upcoming industry standards and best practices Research current industry exploitations, their behaviours, and their remediation Perform security validation of environments during build-out / deployment Participate or manage Incident Response investigations as a member of the CIRT Maintain ongoing knowledge of information security practices and their application within Sovos Maintain and ensure confidentiality of company, client, employee, and stakeholder data. Attend and participate in after hours and weekend incidents and emergencies as necessary   What We ask From You: 6-10 years’ experience working in an IT environment Familiarity with development of SaaS applications and n-tier architectures, and their best practices Excellent understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities Background with multiple types of operating systems including Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Linux variants, UNIX variants, and embedded systems Highly responsible, motivated team player Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Expert attention to detail Think critically, and creatively about all solutions that may present themselves Maintain and contribute actively to the collegiality of the department Ability to produce clean, concise diagrams and documentation Be available to respond to on-site incidents and work with other on-site teams in a timely manner

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!

Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days Mentoring Programs Globally recognized Training and Development programs

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.  We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law.  At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.

More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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