Trust Assurance Specialist

digicert· Trust Assurance and Security
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📍 Cape Town

About this role

Who we are

DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust. We protect the digital world by ensuring the security, privacy, and authenticity of every interaction. Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform unifies PKI, DNS, and certificate lifecycle management, to secure infrastructure, software, devices, messages, AI content and agents. Learn why more than 100,000 organizations, including 90% of the Fortune 500, choose DigiCert to stop today’s threats and prepare for a quantum-safe future at www.digicert.com

 

Job summary

We are seeking a Trust Assurance Specialist to join the Trust Office team at DigiCert. This role is responsible for owning defined compliance and assurance areas, including audit execution, control management, and regulatory alignment.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or audit, with the ability to independently manage audit and control activities and engage stakeholders across the organization.

This role reports to the Head of Compliance and works closely with cross-functional teams across Security, IT, Legal, and Operations.

 

What you will do

Audit & Assurance Support

  • Own and manage assigned external (e.g., SOC 2, WebTrust) and customer audits
  • Plan audit activities, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of evidence
  • Track, manage, and drive remediation of audit findings

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure ongoing compliance within assigned frameworks (e.g., WebTrust for CAs, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST)
  • Interpret regulatory requirements and ensure controls align with both regulatory expectations and internal policy frameworks 

Control Management

  • Design, document, and evaluate controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance
  • Perform and oversee control testing within assigned areas
  • Identify control gaps and drive remediation efforts

Risk & Governance Support

  • Provide input into risk assessments and support broader risk management activities.
  • Assist in maintaining compliance documentation and reporting.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner with internal teams (Security, IT, Legal, HR, Operations) to support compliance initiatives.
  • Act as a point of contact for audit-related queries within assigned areas.

Continuous Improvement

  • Stay informed on relevant regulatory and industry developments.
  • Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes, tools, and reporting.

General

  • Support a culture of compliance and security awareness across the organization.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

What you will have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, or related roles
  • Experience managing audits and working with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, WebTrust, or NIST
  • Experience in control design, documentation, and testing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

 

Nice to have

  • Exposure to PKI, cybersecurity, or cloud environments
  • Progress toward or attainment of certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CISSP

 

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package  
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and additional leave options  
  • Family-friendly leave policies, including maternity, paternity, and other supportive leave programs  
  • Health and wellness support, including medical cover (where applicable), gym reimbursements, and mental well-being resources  
  • Pension, life insurance, and income protection benefits (location dependent)  
  • Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential support for employees and their families  
  • Education assistance and professional development opportunities  
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning and continuous learning resources  
  • Employee referral bonus program and additional company perks and discounts  
  • Internal rewards and recognition platform (Motivosity) to celebrate and acknowledge project wins, milestone achievements, and the outstanding contributions of our colleagues 
  • Business travel insurance and global employee support programs 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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This Trust Assurance Specialist role at digicert is based in Cape Town. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Trust Assurance Specialist at digicert belong to?
This Trust Assurance Specialist position is part of the Trust Assurance and Security department at digicert. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Trust Assurance Specialist job at digicert posted?
This Trust Assurance Specialist position at digicert was posted on May 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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