SOC Associate Manager

About the Role

As a Delivery Manager, your responsibilities will include overseeing various IT compliance engagements including SOC 2 and ISO assessments, managing and developing the Staff and Senior Consultants that perform the IT compliance testing, reviewing the work completed by the Staff and Senior Consultants, and building and fostering client relationships. You will have the opportunity to gain project experience with clients ranging from start-ups to enterprises, across a variety of industries. As an added benefit, A-LIGN does not require Delivery Managers to report time or sell work! 

Reports to: Senior Manager and Practice LeaderPay Classification: Full-TimeResponsibilities

• Oversee the completion of IT compliance assessments (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other similar engagements) from planning to fieldwork to reporting and wrap-up
• Develop and foster client relationships
• Lead planning, status, and closing meetings
• Educate clients on services that A-LIGN provides
• Monitor the progress of engagements and key project activity dates to ensure deadlines are met
• Address and resolve issues and challenges relating to clients, consultants, and engagements
• Effectively delegate work responsibilities to and supervise the Staff and Senior Consultants on client engagements
• Develop, coach and train Staff and Senior consultants
• Escalate client issues to the Senior Manager
• Detail review of key deliverables including testing work papers and draft and final reports
• Archive all appropriate documentation at close pf engagement

 Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years of experience in IT audit, preferably with the Big 4 or a mid-tier consulting firm
• Knowledge of various IT compliance standards including SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX, PCI
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

SKILLS

• Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
• Demonstrate capabilities with moderate supervision
• Ability to diffuse difficult client situations
• Sound judgment in handling client issues and exceptions
• Strong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset who can work well within a team as well as independently
• Must be detail oriented and organized in completing tasks
• Must be proactive, anticipate roadblocks, and offer solutions
• Ability to utilize the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must have a sense of urgency around completing tasks and the order and priority of tasks based on business needs
• Excellent composition, grammar, and business language skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with management, staff and senior consultants, other departments, and customers.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and handle multiple tasks with a high level of efficiency

About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.

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A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply!