Lead Compliance Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Lead Compliance Specialist to join our Compliance and Governance Team, driving the C5:2026 uplift across products through the full compliance lifecycle from gap analysis to audit readiness.

Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Lithuania or connect with colleagues at our Vilnius and Kaunas offices.

Responsibilities

• Perform a gap analysis of the current C5 certification status against updated C5:2026 requirements
• Review existing controls, processes and compliance artifacts to identify required updates and missing elements
• Document new and revised control requirements and map them to current operational processes
• Define, propose and help implement remediation measures to close identified compliance gaps
• Assist control owners in executing uplift activities and ensure timely progress
• Coordinate and contribute to evidence collection, documentation updates and audit preparation activities
• Drive workstreams independently and ensure deliverables are completed with minimal supervision
• Contribute to broader compliance and governance initiatives within the team where needed
• Maintain overall audit readiness for newly addressed C5:2026 criteria

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in compliance, information security or IT audit roles
• Proficiency in C5 certification frameworks and control mapping
• Background in conducting gap analysis and remediation planning
• Skills in evidence collection and audit preparation
• Capability to work independently and drive workstreams with minimal supervision
• Understanding of compliance and governance frameworks
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC 2 and BSI IT-Grundschutz

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more

Salary range €4.5K-€6.5K gross, based on your experience and interview results.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Lithuania to over 1,300+ talented innovators in just 5 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.