SOCISO Assessment Consultant

Fortreum is a trusted leader in cloud and cybersecurity services ranked in the Top 5 FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAO). We provide independent third-party and vendor-agnostic regulatory assessment and advisory services coupled with advanced cybersecurity offensive and compliance technical services to our clients. Our comprehensive service portfolio includes regulatory compliance (FedRAMP FISMA SOC ISO HIPAA CMMC PCI) and technical security services (Penetration Testing Red Teaming Social Engineering Attack Surface Analysis and others).

Working with Fortune 500 companies and leading cloud service providers weve built our reputation on our service-delivery excellence and unwavering commitment to client success. Our rapid growth creates exceptional opportunities for driven professionals to make their mark in the cybersecurity industry with a focus on our core values:

• Quality matters most

• Customer-driven mindset

• Autonomy to do your job

• Personal accountability/stewardship

The Opportunity

On our team you will have the opportunity to work with the best and brightest in the field. Fortreum team members have supported the biggest cloud providers in the world and you will have the opportunity to work with the best. We are looking for candidates skilled in conducting security assessments for complex cloud-based systems particularly within SOC 1 and 2 (SOC) and ISO/IEC 27018 and 27701 (ISO) frameworks. This position is vital to accommodate our expanding client base and service lines.

Key Responsibilities

This role will lead SOC and ISO security assessment activities. Specifically you would:

• 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 and 27701 Management Clauses and Annex 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 and 27701 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

• Continuous professional development in pursuing industry specific certifications

• Mentor junior staff members on appropriate interviewing examination and testing techniques to meet SOC and ISO requirements

• Consistently work to improve assessment interviewing techniques to establish efficiencies in gathering required information

This is a customer facing role. Travel is expected to be limited in nature; however you may be required to travel to client locations and deliver professional services.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent job experience

• 3 years of professional services experience

• 2 years of consulting experience assessing systems against SOC and ISO

• Proficient technical acumen with regards to cloud security

• Familiarity with IaaS providers such as AWS GCP and Azure

• Understanding of all SOC 2 Categories and associated criteria as well as ISO/IEC 27001 and 27001 Management Clauses and Annex controls

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 product suite

Preferred Skills

• 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)

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• 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) with 5% employer match company paid short-term disability company paid long-term disability company paid AD&D and life insurance flex time off annual bonuses training stipends certification reimbursements access to over 30000 free online training courses personal cell phone allowance new hire and annual home office stipend spot awards and eleven paid holidays.

An Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortreum 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 youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email 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 or call . 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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