Principal Information Security Auditor (IT Auditor)

Remote CA - R1

VSP Vision

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The Principal Information Security Auditor is responsible for leading, developing and completing integrated internal audits in compliance with departmental and professional standards. Acts as the principal technical leader for auditing complex information security technologies, assessing security frameworks, security and privacy architecture designs, regulatory and business risk management, security and privacy incident management, and application and system change control vulnerability management.

Develops IT, cybersecurity, and privacy audit programs and special consulting projects, leads audit testing and CAP reviews, and delivers audit reports to audit management

Lead and/or participate in complex information technology audits of IT areas to assess the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with Company and departmental goals, objectives, and standards

Perform and document audit activities utilizing a comprehensive audit approach (policies, procedures, processes, controls, and measures) to address financial, compliance, IT, and operational risks in accordance with professional standards

Researches and interprets governmental laws, regulations, and compliance requirements for review

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor's degree in management information system or computer science or engineering, or related field or equivalent experience

6 years of hands-on technical information security/privacy experience

One existing certification (or equivalent) from each of the following categories, which must be currently maintained and valid


General Audit Certification: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

IT Audit Certification: Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC), Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), Cisco Certified Network Associate/Professional (CCNA, CCNP)

IT Security/Privacy Certification: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Quality Security Assessor (QSA), Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Microsoft Certified Professional/Security Engineer (MCP, MCSE)

Expert-level knowledge of security principles and technologies with 5+ years hands-on experience in information technology systems and security assessments or security by design testing

Big 4 or equivalent regulatory compliance consulting experience applying broad risk and threat assessment methodology experience across information technology, security, privacy, and business

Demonstrated leadership skills in identifying and analyzing regulatory, security, and privacy vulnerabilities in the following:

  • Finance regulatory compliance testing such as NAIC/MAR, SOX, EHNCA, ICFR, or equivalent
  • Information technology compliance testing such as ISO27001/2013, COSO, AICPA/SOC(I,II,III) or equivalent
  • Information security compliance testing such as CMS ARS, CIS, CSA, or equivalent
  • Information privacy compliance testing such as HIPAA (45 CFR), GDPR, CCPA, NYCRR, or equivalent
  • GRC frameworks such as NIST (800-36), ISO (27k series), COBIT, ITIL, GAAS or equivalent
  • Compliance crosswalk methodologies and models such as SCF, CCF, UCF, RMF, HITRUST, or equivalent


Proven leadership with multiple cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven environment

Excellent written reporting and presentation skills

Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time

Clean credit history as reported by credit report

Preferred Skills

IT Auditor experience within internal/external audit team

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here

Salary Ranges: $80,000.00 - $135,000.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees.  VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies. 

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Tags: Audits CCNP CCPA CEH CIA CISA CISM CISSP COBIT Compliance Computer Science CRISC Finance GDPR Governance HIPAA HITRUST ISO 27001 ITIL NIST Privacy Risk management RMF Security assessment SOC SOX Travel Vulnerabilities Vulnerability management

Perks/benefits: Health care

Region: Remote/Anywhere
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