Compliance Specialist Edged U.S.
Endeavour Inc., Alexandria, VA, United States
Posted Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM
About Edged Data Centers Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The highly differentiated infrastructure platform is the first large-scale, global deployment of waterless cooling platform-wide and transforms data center growth into a catalyst for sustainable development. Edged is backed by a deep proprietary technology stack that will include renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions. The platform is designed for rapid deployment with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline.
The North American division of Edged is a joint venture between one of the largest private multinational corporations in the world and an affiliate of Endeavour. Endeavour is a purpose-driven organization helping innovators to develop and launch breakthrough solutions for global challenges in the areas of energy, water, and waste. Endeavour companies are made up of passionate change-makers who want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Today, Endeavour is deploying solutions that are immediately scalable and deliver both high financial returns and positive impact, including EV charging, waterless data center cooling, and advanced energy systems.
Edged has an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Specialist. In this position you will work directly with site operations and IT to manage and oversee the business continuity functions and the internal audit functions within our data center operations in NA. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our data center complies with industry standards, legal regulations and customer requirements with a particular focus on SCO 2, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certification. The Compliance Specialist is responsible for developing and operate the company's business continuity program and internal audit program to safeguard our operations, assets, and compliance with regulations. The candidate must be a highly motivated and result driven.
The Compliance Specialist needs to be an agile, team-focused individual, with proven professionalism, who is comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. The right person is trustworthy with confidential information, highly organized, self-motivated, has excellent communication skills, can think strategically, and works equally as well independently as with a team. Edged strives to maintain smooth operations and achieves this by empowering our people, by providing autonomy and flexibility in the way we work, by developing a habit of constant, open communication, and by creating a culture of excellence, appreciation, trust, and respect.
Key Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: Internal Audit:
Develop, plan, coordinate, and execute internal audits to assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls related to SOC 2 (Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, Privacy Trust Services Criteria) and ISO 27001 standards.
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying potential risks, weaknesses, and inefficiencies.
Stay informed of evolving compliance standards, legal requirements, and industry best practices, ensuring the data center meets all applicable guidelines.
Identify gaps or deficiencies during internal audits, analyze root causes, and work with cross-functional teams (IT, HR, Operations, Legal) to develop remediation plans and corrective actions.
Review and approve remediation of internal and external audit findings.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality, efficiency, and compliance of data center operations.
Recommend process improvements and operational changes based on audit findings and industry developments.
Skills & Requirements Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of
3 years
of experience in a compliance, quality assurance, or business continuity role, preferably within a data center or IT infrastructure environment.
In-depth knowledge of
SOC 2 ,
ISO 27001 ,
PCI DSS , and other relevant compliance frameworks.
Plus if candidate has prior audit experience and knowledge of ISO 14000, 14064, 20000, 27000, 45000, 22301, 5000 and HIPPA.
Demonstrated understanding of fact-based decision-making and analytical processes related to quality management and process improvement.
Specific Skills / Abilities
Special skill in anticipating and preventing problems is required.
Able to design and implement control procedures for critical processes.
Critical thinker.
Excellent judgment and problem solving skills are essential.
Able to grasp ambiguous problems and organize them into a structured plan.
Ability to initiate, lead and follow a project to completion.
Knowledge on product and process costing and calculating cost savings.
Computer, written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation are required.
Excellent interpersonal skills required to support working with people at various levels.
Have knowledge and understanding of quality sciences and quality systems.
Drive a culture of process improvement using tools like Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen.
Drive standardization practices and ensure strict compliance in internal and client defined processes.
EEO Statement:
Edged is an equal opportunities employer. We believe in ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for all. We assess candidate qualifications and make recruiting decisions based on the experience, capabilities and skills you share with us in your application and applicable materials. Hiring and employment decisions within Edged are not based on religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Total Rewards Statement:
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; P TO; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, location, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
Great Place to Work
A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
A flexible, autonomous work environment.
A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
Growth and travel opportunities.
A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.
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About Edged Data Centers Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The highly differentiated infrastructure platform is the first large-scale, global deployment of waterless cooling platform-wide and transforms data center growth into a catalyst for sustainable development. Edged is backed by a deep proprietary technology stack that will include renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions. The platform is designed for rapid deployment with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline.
The North American division of Edged is a joint venture between one of the largest private multinational corporations in the world and an affiliate of Endeavour. Endeavour is a purpose-driven organization helping innovators to develop and launch breakthrough solutions for global challenges in the areas of energy, water, and waste. Endeavour companies are made up of passionate change-makers who want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Today, Endeavour is deploying solutions that are immediately scalable and deliver both high financial returns and positive impact, including EV charging, waterless data center cooling, and advanced energy systems.
Edged has an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Specialist. In this position you will work directly with site operations and IT to manage and oversee the business continuity functions and the internal audit functions within our data center operations in NA. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our data center complies with industry standards, legal regulations and customer requirements with a particular focus on SCO 2, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certification. The Compliance Specialist is responsible for developing and operate the company's business continuity program and internal audit program to safeguard our operations, assets, and compliance with regulations. The candidate must be a highly motivated and result driven.
The Compliance Specialist needs to be an agile, team-focused individual, with proven professionalism, who is comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. The right person is trustworthy with confidential information, highly organized, self-motivated, has excellent communication skills, can think strategically, and works equally as well independently as with a team. Edged strives to maintain smooth operations and achieves this by empowering our people, by providing autonomy and flexibility in the way we work, by developing a habit of constant, open communication, and by creating a culture of excellence, appreciation, trust, and respect.
Key Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: Internal Audit:
Develop, plan, coordinate, and execute internal audits to assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls related to SOC 2 (Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, Privacy Trust Services Criteria) and ISO 27001 standards.
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying potential risks, weaknesses, and inefficiencies.
Stay informed of evolving compliance standards, legal requirements, and industry best practices, ensuring the data center meets all applicable guidelines.
Identify gaps or deficiencies during internal audits, analyze root causes, and work with cross-functional teams (IT, HR, Operations, Legal) to develop remediation plans and corrective actions.
Review and approve remediation of internal and external audit findings.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality, efficiency, and compliance of data center operations.
Recommend process improvements and operational changes based on audit findings and industry developments.
Skills & Requirements Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of
3 years
of experience in a compliance, quality assurance, or business continuity role, preferably within a data center or IT infrastructure environment.
In-depth knowledge of
SOC 2 ,
ISO 27001 ,
PCI DSS , and other relevant compliance frameworks.
Plus if candidate has prior audit experience and knowledge of ISO 14000, 14064, 20000, 27000, 45000, 22301, 5000 and HIPPA.
Demonstrated understanding of fact-based decision-making and analytical processes related to quality management and process improvement.
Specific Skills / Abilities
Special skill in anticipating and preventing problems is required.
Able to design and implement control procedures for critical processes.
Critical thinker.
Excellent judgment and problem solving skills are essential.
Able to grasp ambiguous problems and organize them into a structured plan.
Ability to initiate, lead and follow a project to completion.
Knowledge on product and process costing and calculating cost savings.
Computer, written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation are required.
Excellent interpersonal skills required to support working with people at various levels.
Have knowledge and understanding of quality sciences and quality systems.
Drive a culture of process improvement using tools like Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen.
Drive standardization practices and ensure strict compliance in internal and client defined processes.
EEO Statement:
Edged is an equal opportunities employer. We believe in ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for all. We assess candidate qualifications and make recruiting decisions based on the experience, capabilities and skills you share with us in your application and applicable materials. Hiring and employment decisions within Edged are not based on religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Total Rewards Statement:
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; P TO; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, location, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
Great Place to Work
A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
A flexible, autonomous work environment.
A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
Growth and travel opportunities.
A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.
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