Security Assurance Specialist

Job Description:

Title: Security Assurance Specialist Location: Warrendale Pennsylvania Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 remote) or Remote
Duration: 9 months

Job at a Glance

We are seeking a Security Assurance Specialist to support key security projects within the Information Security Group (ISG) and the broader Global Technology Operations (GTO) function. This role requires expertise in SOC 2 assessments and security control frameworks, working closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects for ISG and GTO.
• Serve as a technical SME on SOC 2 assessments and security control frameworks.
• Assist with the SOC 2 assessment process, ensuring security controls are properly implemented and evidenced.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across GTO to review and update security controls in alignment with NIST and CIS frameworks.
• Coordinate with GTO stakeholders to disseminate assessment findings and facilitate remediation efforts.
• Work closely with project managers to outline key tasks and refine delivery plans.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in delivering a SOC 2 certification, working with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Proficiency in virtual server and desktop environments such as VMware and Citrix.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks like NIST 800, CIS, and ISO 27001.
• Industry-recognized security certifications are desirable (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials).
• Familiarity with security and privacy regulations in the financial sector, such as SOX and GDPR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and interface with overlapping projects within the security domain.

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Job Description:

Title: Security Assurance Specialist Location: Warrendale Pennsylvania Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 remote) or Remote
Duration: 9 months

Job at a Glance

We are seeking a Security Assurance Specialist to support key security projects within the Information Security Group (ISG) and the broader Global Technology Operations (GTO) function. This role requires expertise in SOC 2 assessments and security control frameworks, working closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects for ISG and GTO.
• Serve as a technical SME on SOC 2 assessments and security control frameworks.
• Assist with the SOC 2 assessment process, ensuring security controls are properly implemented and evidenced.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across GTO to review and update security controls in alignment with NIST and CIS frameworks.
• Coordinate with GTO stakeholders to disseminate assessment findings and facilitate remediation efforts.
• Work closely with project managers to outline key tasks and refine delivery plans.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in delivering a SOC 2 certification, working with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Proficiency in virtual server and desktop environments such as VMware and Citrix.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks like NIST 800, CIS, and ISO 27001.
• Industry-recognized security certifications are desirable (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials).
• Familiarity with security and privacy regulations in the financial sector, such as SOX and GDPR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and interface with overlapping projects within the security domain.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.