Staff IT Auditor - SOC

About the Role 

As an Experienced Staff Consultant, your responsibilities will include standard project execution and client service activities, focused on IT compliance assessments (e.g., SOC 2 and ISO engagements).

You will have the opportunity to gain project experience with clients ranging from start-ups to enterprises, across a variety of industries. As an added benefit, A-LIGN does not require Delivery Consultants to report time or sell work!  

Reports to:  Delivery Manager and/or Senior 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

EXPERIENCE 

• At least 1-3 years of experience in IT audit, preferably with the Big 4 or a mid-tier audit/consulting firm
• Knowledge of various IT compliance standards including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

SKILLS

• Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
• Demonstrate capabilities with moderate supervision
• Ability to determine appropriateness of evidence provided by the client
• Strong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset who can work well within a team as well as independently
• Must be detail oriented and organized in completing tasks
• Must be proactive, anticipate roadblocks, and offer solutions
• Ability to utilize the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must have a sense of urgency around completing tasks and the order and priority of tasks based on business needs
• Strong composition, grammar, and business language skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with the management team and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and handle multiple tasks with a high level of efficiency

About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com

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A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply