Compliance Specialist

About HappyRobot

HappyRobot is a platform to build and deploy AI workers that automate communication. See a demo 

Our AI workers connect to any system or data source to handle phone calls, email, messages…

We target the logistics industry which relies heavily on communication to book, check on, & pay for freight. Primarily working with freight brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, shippers, warehouses, & other supply chain enterprises and tech startups.

We raised a Series A round from a16z and YC and we’re growing very fast, on track to hit double digit ARR by June this year.

We're looking for rockstars with a relentless drive, unstoppable energy, and a true passion for building something great—ready to embrace the challenge, push limits, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, working from 9 to 9, six days a week.

About The Role

We’re looking for a skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to lead our security compliance efforts and ensure our systems and processes meet industry standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other relevant frameworks. You’ll work closely with engineering, product, and leadership teams to build a secure foundation as we scale.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and manage our SOC 2 certification process — from gap assessments to audits and reporting

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures

• Collaborate with engineering to design secure systems and infrastructure

• Lead security risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response plans

• Conduct internal audits and work with external auditors/consultants as needed

• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.)

• Educate and train teams on security best practices and compliance requirements

• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve the company’s security posture
  
  What We’re Looking For:
  

• 3-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance

• Strong hands-on experience with SOC 2 audits and certification process

• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR, and other compliance frameworks

• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure) and secure architecture principles

• Experience conducting security assessments and working with external auditors

• Strong communication skills — able to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

• Relevant certifications a plus: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, or similar

Why join us?

• Opportunity to work at a high-growth AI startup, backed by top investors.

• Fast Growth - Backed by a16z and YC, on track for double-digit ARR.

• Ownership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast.

• Work With the Best - Join a world-class team of engineers and builders.

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