The **Senior Infosec Engineer – Audit, Compliance, and Cybersecurity Focus **is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with information security frameworks such as IRAP, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, FedRAMP, and SOC 2. This role focuses on internal audits, regulatory compliance, and readiness for external audits while also contributing to Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) activities, including incident monitoring and response.

Work Hours Expectations: Due to the nature of this role, the employee may be required to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, during critical situations such as a cybersecurity incident or while participating in incident response efforts. In such cases, the employee can work with their immediate supervisor to adjust their future schedule to compensate for the extended hours, ensuring alignment with a standard work week and maintaining a quality work-life balance.

How will you make an impact?  Audit and Compliance Responsibilities (Primary Focus):

• Internal Audit Execution: Conduct internal audits to evaluate and enhance IT controls, compliance with standards, and risk management processes.
• Audit Preparation: Assist internal control owners in scoping appropriate evidence and preparing for external audits.
• Gap Assessments: Facilitate and/or conduct internal gap assessments and audit readiness evaluations for frameworks such as ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and SOC 2.
• Framework Tracking: Monitor updates to IRAP, ISO, and regulatory frameworks and ensure internal alignment.
• Control Documentation: Develop and maintain control narratives, walkthroughs, and documentation of compliance processes.
• Audit Findings: Identify control deficiencies and work with stakeholders to recommend cost-effective, value-added remediation actions.
• Compliance Reporting: Draft audit reports and present findings to management during status updates and closing meetings.
• External Audit Coordination: Collaborate with external audit teams to streamline processes and provide requested documentation and evidence.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct training and process analysis with internal control owners and operators to ensure sustained compliance.

CSOC and Incident Response Responsibilities (Secondary Focus):

• Security Monitoring: Use tools such as Rapid7 InsightIDR or other SIEM solutions to assist with security monitoring and incident detection.
• Incident Response Support: Participate in incident response efforts, documenting security incidents and assisting in containment and recovery actions.
• Threat Identification: Contribute to analyzing cybersecurity threats and implementing recommendations to improve the security posture.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Assist in creating and refining cybersecurity policies and operational procedures to align with audit and compliance objectives.
• Vulnerability Management: Support the tracking and remediation of vulnerabilities in coordination with IT and Security Operations teams.

**Have you got what it takes? ** 

• Strong expertise in audit and compliance frameworks, including ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, FedRAMP, SOC 2, and IRAP.

• Familiarity with CSOC tools such as Rapid7 InsightIDR or other SIEM solutions.

• Hands-on experience in internal and external audits, compliance assessments, and process improvement.

• Basic understanding of incident response frameworks and cybersecurity best practices.

• Certifications (preferred or required):

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Implementer
  • IRAP Assessor (or equivalent)
  • GIAC certifications (e.g., GIAC Certified Incident Handler - GCIH or GIAC Security Essentials - GSEC)

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • A Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related fields is a plus.

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in audit, compliance, and security.

You will have an advantage if you also have: 

• Ensure effective execution of audits and incident response tasks in conformance with professional and departmental standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Maintain a deep understanding of compliance frameworks, including IRAP, ISO standards, FedRAMP, and SOC 2.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and external auditors or regulators.
• Continuously improve personal and organizational competencies in audit, compliance, and security practices.