Job Description

Contract roles are geared toward independent professionals interested in temporary or project-based work.

Sia Title: Project Specialist (Non-Exempt Contractor)

Project Title: Infrastructure Data Center – Compliance

Level: Mid

Project Length: This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 12 months

Project Hours: 40 hours/week

Location: New York, NY or San Francisco, CA Preferred

The expected compensation for this contract is $90 to $100 per hour. The exact pay rate will vary depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to skills, experience, and location.

Key Responsibilities: One of our premier clients is seeking a seasoned professional with expertise in infrastructure data center compliance to join our growing Tech practice. The ideal contractor will have 5 years of management consulting experience in the financial services or tech industry, with a deep understanding of data center infrastructure, data center compliance (security, resilience, incident response, environmental, workplace safety), and associated risks. Your role will involve collaborating with client teams, designing and enhancing compliance frameworks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

• Conduct in-depth assessments of client compliance controls and processes for alignment with regulatory frameworks
• Identify gaps in compliance efforts and propose actionable solutions
• Review audit documentation (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX) to integrate existing controls into a new compliance framework
• Design and develop compliance frameworks tailored to global data center operations, addressing themes like physical security, incident management, and vendor risk
• Develop and refine policies, procedures, and controls in collaboration with client teams
• Ensure frameworks are scalable and adaptable to meet evolving regulatory requirements
• Work closely with client’s Second Line of Defense (2LOD) teams to ensure alignment and effective implementation.
• Lead the pilot implementation of compliance programs with designated client teams.
• Develop monitoring mechanisms and reporting structures to track compliance progress.
• Conduct regular reviews to ensure effectiveness and sustainability of implemented controls.
• Standardize processes and templates for broader implementation across client operations.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance for continuous improvement of compliance programs.
• Communicate the impact of regulatory changes to client teams and adjust frameworks accordingly.
• Create detailed project plans, compliance documentation, and reports for client leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide clear deliverables, including frameworks, policies, procedures, and audit-readiness materials.
• Support internal initiatives, thought leadership, and people development
• Support client work and lead the development of high-quality, timely client deliverables
• Prepare for and facilitate successful client and internal meetings
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to share knowledge and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in data center compliance / risk management
• Strong knowledge of data centers, infrastructure, processes, and risks
• Proven communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and take initiative in unstructured environments with limited supervision
• Willingness to share knowledge and expertise with colleagues and clients
• Ability to transform domain knowledge and project experiences into published content for Sia Partners Insights
• Experience with data center regulations and standards preferred.
• Certification in risk management or a related field (e.g. CISA, CRCMP, CISM, CRISC) a plus.
• Strong knowledge of relevant risk management frameworks, such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in data center compliance / risk management
• Strong knowledge of data centers, infrastructure, processes, and risks
• Proven communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and take initiative in unstructured environments with limited supervision
• Willingness to share knowledge and expertise with colleagues and clients
• Ability to transform domain knowledge and project experiences into published content for Sia Partners Insights
• Experience with data center regulations and standards preferred.
• Certification in risk management or a related field (e.g. CISA, CRCMP, CISM, CRISC) a plus.
• Strong knowledge of relevant risk management frameworks, such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX

Additional Information

At this time, Sia Partners does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa sponsorship by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

Project Specialist Benefits

• Overtime Eligibility
• Statutory Time Off – Sick ​
• Medical, Dental, Vision: Eligible for Purchase Option
• 401(k) Participation: Eligible after one month of employment, no matching

Our Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

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Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.