Compliance Manager | Career Path

Learn about the Compliance Manager career path in cybersecurity. Discover key responsibilities, required skills, average salary expectations, and relevant certifications for this role.

Overview

Ensures the organization adheres to relevant cybersecurity laws, regulations, and industry standards (like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) by managing audits, documentation, and compliance controls.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to relevant laws
  • regulations
  • and standards (e
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  • , GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
  • manage internal and external audits
  • develop and maintain compliance documentation
  • implement and monitor compliance controls
  • conduct compliance training

Required Skills

  • Deep knowledge of specific compliance frameworks
  • audit processes
  • security controls
  • policy writing
  • documentation management
  • communication skills

Salary Expectations

$85,000 - $140,000+ USD

Relevant Certifications

No specific certifications listed for this role yet.

Common Career Pathway

Often comes from IT audit, legal, or risk management backgrounds. Can also transition from technical roles with a strong process orientation.

Learning Roadmap

IT/Security/Audit background -> Deep dive into relevant regulations/standards -> Learn audit methodologies -> Master control mapping/documentation -> CISA/CRISC.

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