Valarian Technologies is a dual-use technology company building critical tools to safeguard the future in an era of evolving global security challenges. We're rethinking security beyond traditional military domains, addressing asymmetric threats that impact our technological advantage, economic strength, and democratic institutions.
We build Acra – the platform foundation for everything we do as a dual-use technology company. The platform’s name, rooted in the Greek word for citadel (or, fortress), reflects the design and purpose of our infrastructure-agnostic secure enclaves: protecting critical data. Some of the government and commercial workflows include: increased operational resiliency for mission-critical systems and functions; enabling organizations to more quickly and widely adopt emerging technologies while ensuring the integrity of their intellectual property; information flow during disaster response scenarios, and zero-trust / least-privilege environments for M&A, attorney-client privileged communications, etc. And we’ve only scratched the surface.
At our core, we're driven by a shared mission and a belief in making a tangible impact on our world. Whether you join our London HQ or the wider global organisation, you’ll be a part of collaborative, high-performing teams, creating cutting-edge software, platforms, and infrastructure.
The RoleWe’re looking for a Compliance Lead to take ownership of compliance at Valarian as we grow. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll be the go-to person for all things compliance, building structure where needed while keeping things pragmatic and lightweight.
You’ll manage and evolve our existing frameworks (e.g. Cyber Essentials, SOC 2), lead on planning and implementing our compliance roadmap, and help us meet the requirements needed to work with Enterprise and Government customers alike. You’ll work closely with leadership and product teams to ensure compliance supports how we build and inform secure development practices.
What you’ll doOwn day-to-day compliance across the business, ensuring our existing frameworks (CE/CE+, SOC 2) are maintained without adding unnecessary overhead
Lead the implementation of ISO 27001 from the ground up, shaping how it fits a small, fast-moving team
Identify and implement additional frameworks and controls required for UK government work
Plan and run audits end-to-end, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors
Build and maintain a clear, pragmatic compliance roadmap aligned with company goals and customer needs
Work directly with founders and leadership to prioritise compliance initiatives and manage risk
Partner with product and engineering to embed compliance and security into product design early, not retrofitted later
Create and maintain lean, effective policies and documentation that are actually used by the team
Stay on top of regulatory changes and translate them into simple, actionable steps for the business
Act as an internal advisor, helping the team understand what matters (and what doesn’t) when it comes to compliance
Experience owning or leading compliance in a small company or early-stage environment
Strong knowledge of SOC 2 and ISO 27001, with hands-on implementation experience (especially building from scratch)
Familiarity with compliance requirements for UK government or regulated industries
Experience running audits and working directly with auditors without heavy external support
Comfort operating as a leader, able to balance strategy with doing the work yourself
A pragmatic, low-bureaucracy approach to compliance that fits a startup environment
Ability to work closely with technical teams and influence product decisions
Clear, concise communication, able to turn complex requirements into simple guidance
Our benefits are designed to ensure our employees feel taken care of and are proud to be a part of the Valarian team. We are committed to consistently enhancing our benefit package, taking into account the overall well-being and needs of our teammates. Here are the key benefits accessible to all employees at Valarian Technologies:
Equity – because you have the right to own what you’re building
A competitive salary – because we value your unique skills
Employer pension contributions – because you deserve a secure future
Hybrid work setup – because everyone has different needs
Rewarding company retreats and meetups that respect your work/life balance – because we love getting to know each other!
Our culture is built on inclusivity, compassion and flexibility – we want everyone to be empowered to achieve their goals at Valarian.
The world is changing, and so is our way of working. If you want to join us in the London office – it’s quite nice! – you’re welcome to; and if you’d prefer to work remotely, that’s fine too.
And as we build elegant solutions to simplify the complexities of business collaboration, we also simplify work life: contribute wherever and whenever allows you to be your best self. We trust each other to consistently raise the bar, and we challenge each other to continually reach new heights.
Valarian London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
