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# Trust Assurance Specialist at DigiCert

- **Company:** DigiCert
- **Location:** Cape Town, South Africa
- **Posted:** 2026-05-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://www.digicert.com/careers/?gh_jid=8507684002

## Job description

## 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](http://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

To protect candidate information and maintain a secure hiring process, all applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Resumes or CVs sent directly via email will not be reviewed or considered.

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## About DigiCert

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent digital trust, securing people, data, and devices with AI-powered PKI, DNS, and certificate lifecycle management solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (later stage, total funding $9.3M reported but likely outdated)
- **Headquarters**: Lehi, Utah, USA
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in provided sources

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Cybersecurity, Digital Trust, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate Lifecycle Management, DNS Security
- Target customers: B2B, primarily large enterprises (90%+ of Fortune 500), government, and service providers; over 125,000 customers in 180+ countries
- Mission or purpose statement: "Make digital trust endure" – built to secure identities, communications, and integrity across infrastructure, applications, devices, and AI agents.

## Products & Services
- **DigiCert ONE Platform**: AI-powered platform that unifies PKI, DNS, and certificate lifecycle management to secure infrastructure, software, devices, messages, AI content, and agents. (Type: SaaS / Platform)
- **PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)**: Core digital certificate issuance, validation, and management for organizations. (Type: SaaS + Service)
- **DNS Security**: Protection against DNS-based threats; recognized by Frost & Sullivan 2026 Global DNS Security Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. (Type: SaaS)
- **IoT Device Security**: Securing device identity and communication for the Internet of Things. (Type: SaaS)
- **Software Trust / Content Provenance**: Ensuring integrity of software supply chains and digital content authenticity. (Type: SaaS)
- **Post-Quantum Security**: Preparing for quantum-safe cryptography readiness. (Type: Service / Platform capability)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not publicly available; strongest fiscal year to date reported in 2025 under CEO Dr. Amit Sinha
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not listed in provided sources; customers include 90%+ of Fortune 500. DigiCert partners with industry standards bodies (CA/Browser Forum, IETF, ETSI).
- **Growth Signals**: 1,372 total employees (Built In, 2025); offices in Lehi (HQ), Bengaluru, London, Sunnyvale, Singapore; over 125,000 customers; recent awards include Frost & Sullivan 2026 Global DNS Security Award, IoT Evolution World 2025 Product of the Year and IoT Security Excellence Award, SiliconANGLE 2025 TechForward Award Finalist.

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-powered platform** that provides end-to-end visibility, automation, and control for certificate and trust management.
- **Industry standards leadership** – DigiCert executives actively shape digital trust standards through CA/Browser Forum, IETF, and ETSI.
- **Unified PKI + DNS + certificate management** in a single platform, reducing complexity for large enterprises.
- **Quantum-ready** approach, preparing customers for post-quantum security transitions.
- **Trust ecosystem** – trusted by the world’s most security-conscious organizations (Fortune 500, critical infrastructure).

## Strategic Focus
- **AI and quantum readiness**: Building intelligent trust for the AI age and preparing for quantum-safe cryptography.
- **Automation and resilience**: Reducing manual certificate management via AI-driven lifecycle automation.
- **Platform expansion**: DigiCert ONE as the unified trust control plane for identity, devices, software, and content.
- **Global growth**: Expanding presence in key markets (EMEA, APAC) and deepening enterprise partnerships.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "CARE" values – Customer Obsession, Amazing Innovation, Relentless Execution, Exceptional Collaboration. Emphasis on trust, collaboration, and impact.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Parity pledge (interview at least one qualified woman for every open role); active Women in Tech chapter with mentorship programs; diversity-based Employee Resource Groups.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Primarily in-office roles (HQ Lehi and Bengaluru offices); some positions may allow flexibility. Built In lists "Employees work from physical offices."
- **Benefits**: Performance bonuses, employee discounts, generous parental leave, family medical leave, dental insurance, health insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, apprenticeship programs, job training + conferences, free snacks and drinks.
- **Growth & Development**: Opportunities to work on cutting-edge security technology (AI, quantum, IoT); strong focus on professional development and internal mobility.
- **Community**: STEM education partnership with Thanksgiving Point in Utah, supporting real-world science and engineering challenges for local students.

## Sources
1. [DigiCert Careers](https://www.digicert.com/careers)
2. [DigiCert About](https://www.digicert.com/about)
3. [DigiCert CARE Commitment](https://www.digicert.com/about/care)
4. [Built In Profile](https://builtin.com/company/digicert)
5. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/digicert-inc-)

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