SOC Experienced Staff Consultant

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the SOC Experienced Staff Consultant, your responsibilities will include standard project execution and client service activities, focused primarily on SOC 1/SSAE 18 and SOC 2 examinations, along with ISO 27001, 22301, and 9001 assessments. You may also be involved in PCI DSS validations and HIPAA assessments.  

You will have the opportunity to gain a variety of project experience with high profile clients, across various industries. As an added benefit, we have eliminated the strict chargeability goals, and sales pressure!  

REPORTS TO: Managing Consultant/Service Delivery Manager 

PAY CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Execute SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and other engagements, under the direction of a Senior Consultant and a member of the management team 
• Create agendas 
• Participate in client meetings and foster client relationships through proactive and positive communication 
• Perform audit testing under the direction of a Senior Consultant or the management team 
• Communicate effectively with the client, prior to, during, and post on-site visit 
• Review the manager’s planning meeting minutes and prepare as appropriate for internal and  external meetings 
• Gather evidence and review 
• Prepare lead sheets throughout the project 
• Provide draft leadsheets to management for review within defined timelines 
• Provide detailed project status reports weekly to management 
• Organize client information on A-LIGN’s OneDrive 
• Proactively communicate to management regarding any potential issues 
• Travel occasionally to clients’ offices  
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in cyber security, management information systems, or relevant discipline

EXPERIENCE

• Will Be Considered An Advantage: At least 1 year of experience performing information system audits or information security reviews at a Big 4, QSAC, accredited ISO 27001 certification body, or accredited FedRAMP 3PAO

CERTIFICATIONS

• Will be considered an advantage at least one of the following: CPA, ISO 27001 LA or LI, CISA, CISM, QSA, CISSP, or other relevant certification

SKILLS

• Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
• A high degree of motivation

BENEFITS 

• 24 days Annual PTO
• Annual Bonus Program
• Fully Covered Additional Health Insurance, Visual and Dental
• Free Multisport Card
• Public Transportation Card Reimbursement
• Paid Office Closure December 24 - January 1
• Paid Holidays Schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Technical Allowance
• Certification Reimbursement
• Flu Shot Reimbursement
• Flexible Working Time

HOW DO WE EVALUATE CANDIDATES?

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate they have the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to perform their job successfully. These core competencies include:

• Knowing My Organization – Do you demonstrate an understanding of A-LIGN’S product/service offerings? Are you able to leverage organizational values in how work is accomplished?
• Focusing on Customers – Do you understand and anticipate customer needs? Are you able to develop a positive relationship with the customers? Do you provide high-quality products and services to exceed expectations?
• Showing Resilience – Do you convey a clear sense of self-confidence to influence future events? Are you able to stay calm and composed under pressure? Do you effectively resolve conflicts and disagreements?
• Engendering Confidence and Trust – Do you instill confidence and trust by demonstrating dependability and reliability? Do you portray trustworthiness by being open and honest?
• Processing Details – Do you ensure projects are completed on time by keeping work on schedule? Are you able to thoroughly work on tasks and provide high quality work? Do you follow rules and established processes to minimize risks?
• Structuring Tasks – Do you plan your work and set clear priorities? Are you able to uphold ethical standards and fulfill commitments while maintaining high levels productivity and output?

ABOUT A-LIGN 

A-LIGN is a technology-enabled security and compliance partner trusted by more than 2,400 global organizations to confidently mitigate cybersecurity risks. We work with small businesses to global enterprises with services spanning across SOC, Penetration Testing, PCI DSS, HITRUST, ISO and privacy compliance. Our proprietary compliance management platform is transforming the compliance experience by enabling an anytime, anywhere approach to audits. For more information, visit www.A-LIGN.com.