Infrastructure Data Center Consultant - Contract - 12 Months

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Sia Title:Project Specialist (NonExempt 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 indepth 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 clients 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 auditreadiness materials. 
• Support internal initiatives thought leadership and people development 
• Support client work and lead the development of highquality 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 :

• Bachelors 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 
• Bachelors 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. H1B visa F1 visa (OPT) TN visa or any other nonimmigrant 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 

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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.