Do you get frustrated helping clients who don’t know the difference between a firewall and an AS/400? Are you tired of explaining what the Cloud is? If so, then DO NOT apply for this job! KirkpatrickPrice helps clients through their first security audit and inspires them toward greater levels of information security.
KirkpatrickPrice is seeking IT and security-savvy auditors who are ready to join a rapidly growing and changing compliance industry. We want people on our team who are excited about educating and empowering our clients to implement effective controls to protect their data.
Requirements for this position.
- Hold a current CISSP certification at a minimum
- Willing to travel to the client 40% of the time
- A decade or more of technologist experience
- Exposure to the auditing function of information security as a beneficiary of audits, if not directly as an auditor
Other traits a competitive candidate will possess: They will possess both strong technical and interpersonal skill, to effectively evaluate client information security practices, understand the perspective of the client, and communicate clearly and openly with the client and their colleagues. They will enjoy working remotely from home and travelling to clients as needed. They will also enjoy working with a great group of people who love what they do.
Desired Applicant Characteristics
Character
- Possess an extreme level of integrity. The top 1% of wealth holders in America rate integrity as the #1 factor that explains economic success.
- Passionate for teaching clients about applicable compliance standards, such as SOC1, SOC2, PCI, HIPAA, FISMA, GLBA, HITRUST, GDPR, and ISO. We love this alphabet.
- Display unparalleled professionalism at all times, in conduct and appearance. Iron your shirt!
Quality
- Skillful in designing effective tests of controls.
- Must understand and interpret how risk affects a wide range of business environments. Gap analysis, anyone??
- Combine remediation guidance with interpersonal skill and an understanding of why clients must make necessary changes. Nobody likes a pushy auditor.
- Hold the CISSP certification. CISA, QSA, CRISC, GIAC, etc. are additional gravy. We love this alphabet too!
Productivity
- Energetic about coordinating simultaneous projects at differing stages. Cat herding experience preferred, but not required.
- Efficient with technology and keyboards. No technosaurs.
- Willing to travel nationwide. “I’ve just GOT to get out of this house!”
- Must detest a daily commute to an office. Virtual office experience is a must. Some days, it’s fun to just stay in those superhero pajamas.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
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