Senior Security Consultant - Commercial Assurance

About Fortreum 
Fortreum is a cybersecurity advisory and assessment firm that specializes in solving compliance-related hurdles for both Commercial and Federal customers. We are a startup organization that has a simple mission – enable our customers with the right tools and insight, business understanding, and capabilities to sell their products or services in regulated markets. To do this, we focus on 4 core values:  
Quality matters most  Customer-driven mindset  Autonomy to do your job  Personal accountability/stewardship  
While we may be small, we truly are experts in what we do, and it shows in the quality of the work we perform for our customers.  
This Senior Security Consultant role offers a unique chance to gain invaluable insights from industry experts. We are on a fast track of growth and are seeking candidates skilled in conducting security assessments for complex cloud-based systems, particularly within SOC 1 and 2 (SOC) and ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, 27018, and 27701 (ISO) frameworks.
This position is vital to accommodate our expanding client base and service lines by leading SOC and ISO security assessments. 

Key Responsibilities

• Independently conduct control assessments on all relevant SOC 2 Categories and associated criteria, identify and understand SOC 1 control objectives, as well as audit ISO/IEC 27001 Management Clauses 4-10 and Annex A controls. 
• Review, understand, and evaluate information system boundaries based on interviews, descriptions, and diagrams 
• Develop engagement testing plans (interview schedule, requests for information, and workpapers) 
• Complete AICPA required documents and workpapers in support of SOC engagements 
• Complete ISO/IEC 27001 required audit documentation 
• Conduct interviews of key stakeholders and technical personnel 
• Record meeting minutes and maintain work papers 
• Develop final SOC reports as well as ISO certification audit deliverables 
• Manage priorities, tasks, and assigned hours on projects to achieve delivery utilization targets 
• Perform project out briefs with clients to notify them of the outcome of their compliance activities 
• Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders 
• Mentor junior staff members on appropriate interviewing, examination, and testing techniques to meet SOC and ISO requirements  
• Pursue industry specific certifications and seek continuous professional development
• This is a customer facing role. You will be required to periodically travel to client locations and deliver professional services. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent job experience 
• 5+ years of professional services experience 
• 3+ year of consulting experience assessing systems against SOC and ISO 
• Strong technical acumen with regards to cloud security 
• Familiarity with IaaS providers such as AWS, GCP, and Azure 
• Deep understanding of all SOC 2 Categories and associated criteria, as well as ISO/IEC 27001 Management Clauses 4-10 and Annex A controls 

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• CISSP and/or one of the following certifications: 
• - CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) 
• - GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) 
• - GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) 
• - GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) 
• - Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 
• - Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 
• - Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) 
• - Certified Information System Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP) 
• - Certified Information System Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP) 
• - Certified Information System Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP) 
• - CyberSec First Responder (CFR) 
• - Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) 
• - CPA (Certified Public Accountant) 
• Ability to be self-directed with little oversight 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously 
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with team members and clients 
• Comfortable supporting fast-paced team environments 

What Fortreum Offers We offer a competitive compensation package, where you will be rewarded based on your performance/outcomes and recognized for the value you bring to our business. You will be a part of something special as we continue to grow. The founders have a proven track record of successful company acquisitions/exit of both small and mid-market cybersecurity organizations. Our benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, flex time off, annual bonuses, training stipends, certification reimbursements, and eleven paid holidays.  
An Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity EmployerFortreum is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@fortreum.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail hr@fortreum.com or call 703-957-0204. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
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