Cyber Security Analyst/ Auditor

State of Texas6 months ago
Austin, Texas, United States
Remote
Contract
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

This is a Contract position offering remote work opportunities. Expected hours: 40 per week. Compensation: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years – Auditing against cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 2); knowledge of data protection laws and third-party risk management.
  • 5+ years – Technical IT auditing (network, IAM, endpoint security, incident response).
  • 5+ years – Communication & reporting (audit reports, presenting to executives/legal, vendor engagement).
  • 5+ years – Analytical & investigative skills (gap identification, risk assessment, corrective actions).
  • 4+ years – Vendor risk auditing (due diligence, contract compliance, risk assessments).
  • 3+ years – Reviewing/validating security documentation and control implementations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years – Cloud cybersecurity auditing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • 3+ years – Incident response & breach assessment.
  • 3+ years – Contract & SLA compliance validation.
  • 2+ years – Government or regulated industry (courts preferred).
  • 2+ years – Executive-level communication (C-suite, legal).
  • 1+ year – Professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor).

Benefits & Perks

  • Job Type: Contract
  • Expected hours: 40 per week
  • Compensation: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
  • Work Location: Remote
  • Inclusive hiring: People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Required Skills

Vendor Risk Auditing (Due Diligence, Contract Compliance, Risk Assessments)
Communication & Reporting (Audit Reports, Executive Presentations, Vendor Engagement)
Executive-Level Communication (C-suite, Legal)
Incident Response & Breach Assessment
Analytical & Investigative (Gap Identification, Risk Assessment, Corrective Actions)
Professional Certifications (CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor)
Experience in Regulated Industries & Government Settings
Technical IT Auditing (Network, IAM, Endpoint Security, Incident Response)
Documentation Review & Control Validation
Cybersecurity Framework Auditing (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 2)
Cloud Cybersecurity Auditing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Contract & SLA Compliance Validation