Compliance Architect

Planet Technologies, the Nation's leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as a Compliance Architect . In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Compliance Architect to lead our Compliance team. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the practice operates efficiently, meets its objectives, and delivers exceptional client services. As a key member of the company's management team, the Managing Architect will guide architectural aspects of projects and initiatives, aligning them with organizational goals and maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Proven expertise in developing and standardizing service offerings, creating strategic roadmaps, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication and client relationship management skills are essential, as is the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Demonstrate history of effectiveness in organizational leadership, team building, coaching, and strategic planning.
• Ability to work in compliance frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, CIS, and GDPR is required.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Compliance Center, Azure Policy, and related tools to manage regulatory requirements
• Experience conducting audits, implementing controls, and communicating compliance risks across diverse business units is essential.
• Strategic planning and roadmap development
• Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST, CIS, GDPR)
• Microsoft Compliance Center and Azure Policy expertise
• Client relationship management and engagement as well as Project Management and execution along with risk assessment and mitigation
• Effective ability to clearly communicate across executive and operational levels internally and with clients
• Business development and proposal support
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset


Professional Licenses/Certifications: at least three (3) active Industry certifications associated with the core and related technologies or equivalent industry experience

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in a technology-related field, and at least five (5) years of experience in the core technology area
• Ten (10) years of experience within the technology field with at least five (5) years of experience with the core and related technologies.
• Project management-related certification or equivalent experience
• Compliance Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to the organization's industry, such as CMMC, NIST, CIS, and others.
• Oversee data protection and information security measures to safeguard the organization's data integrity.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Compliance Center, Compliance Manager, and other related capabilities for managing and addressing compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft capabilities supporting Compliance within Azure Workloads (e.g., Azure Policy, Azure Blueprints) and other related services to more effectively integrate those capabilities into compliant solutions for customers.
• Understand the global regulatory landscape, stay updated on changes in compliance requirements, and continuously monitor compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in implementing controls and measures to ensure regulatory compliance within Microsoft environments.
• Skill in conducting compliance audits, assessments, and gap analyses to identify areas for improvement.
• Capability to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure adherence to compliance requirements and legal standards such as GDPR.
• Skill in assessing and managing compliance-related risks, including developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Exceptional skill in communicating compliance-related risks to business leadership and stakeholders from multiple verticals (e.g., executive, legal, HR, manufacturing)
• Effective client engagement skills to understand organizational and compliance needs and provide strategic guidance.
• The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills to guide the practice team and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.
Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Federal Agency Clearance Requirements may require up to a 10-year background investigation - US Citizenship (clearable) is required.

Salaries for a Compliance Architect at Planet Technologies range from $150,000 and $200,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies Benefits Guide 2024-2025 .