Compliance Officer (m/f/d)

Description

At SDA, we are hiring a Compliance Officer responsible for managing and maintaining all compliance certifications and data privacy frameworks across our organization in close collaboration with our engineering and cloud infrastructure team. The successful candidate will lead our compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to international standards and regulations while supporting our cloud‑first technology infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIS2 compliance certifications
• Collaborate with technical teams on security controls implementation
• Support automation and integration of compliance controls into cloud and DevOps workflows (e.g., AWS, CI / CD, IAM)
• Oversee GDPR compliance and data privacy initiatives
• Develop and implement data classification frameworks and policies
• Coordinate with external auditors and certification bodies
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on organizational compliance
• Develop comprehensive compliance guidelines and documentation
• Establish information security management system (ISMS) documentation
• Draft risk assessment and treatment plans
• Create training materials and compliance awareness programs
• Manage compliance incident response and remediation activities
• Manage vendor risk assessments and third‑party compliance reviews

We offer

A mission no less than to work at the forefront of technology to improve the productivity of mankind

A fast‑scaling global deep tech company environment led by industry veterans, where your area of responsibility grows with the company

Impact on the next level real‑time control systems for Industrial Automation, Robotics and Motion Control

Opportunity to build a fully automated global B2B SaaS application based on latest cloud technologies

Collaboration with engineering teams of our technology partners (e.g. AWS, Bosch Rexroth, VMWare, etc.) on joint, new offerings

A competitive salary, based on a fixed compensation and a virtual stock option program

A permanent full‑time position with 28 days of annual paid vacation

Flexibility in working hours and time to work from home

Flat hierarchies and short decision paths

We play the long game, which is why we consider recreation and exercise a priority. We have an in‑office weightlifting station, several outdoor trails for running and biking nearby as well as shower and washroom facilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with strong information technology focus
• Proven ability to translate compliance requirements into actionable plan (including technical)
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in compliance management
• Mandatory: Proven track record of successfully implementing and maintaining SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Hands‑on experience completing multiple ISO 27001 certifications or audits as lead auditor, implementer, or equivalent role
• Demonstrated experience with GDPR compliance and data privacy frameworks
• Extensive experience writing and implementing ISO 27001‑type policies and procedural documents
• Background in risk management and business continuity planning
• Understanding of information security frameworks and controls
• Experience with data classification and handling procedures
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with strong information technology focus
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies in general and AWS specifically
• Knowledge of the AWS Well Architected Framework
• Knowledge of the NIS2
• Knowledge of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
• Background as an auditor

About us

Software Defined Automation is an industrial deep‑tech software company that enables Manufacturing‑as‑Code through the creation of completely new degrees of freedom for the automated configuration, operation, maintenance, and continuous change of production plants. We have set ourselves a great mission, targeting the resource efficiency of one‑third of the global value creation and energy consumption. Software Defined Automation is the enabler for AI‑based self‑optimising production, thereby reaching the next technological innovation step function in productivity for the world.

For this new world of Software Defined Automation, we build a team that masters both Cloud as well as real‑time shop floor operations technology. Join our team with your high energy‑driven nature, interest in industrial manufacturing, and motivation to push the boundaries from the cloud all the way to all moving things on the shop floor!