Information Security Assurance Specialist (Contract Position)

Location: North of Pittsburgh, Hybrid working model 3 days onsite week

Duration: 9 months, potential to extend

Seeking candidates for a Security Assurance Specialist role that will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with SOC 2 assessments and security control frameworks. Youll collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage security assessments, and drive remediation efforts to uphold industry-leading standards in the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead SOC 2 assessment processes, coordinating with internal teams and external auditors.
• Evaluate and enhance security controls in line with NIST, CIS, and other frameworks.
• Work cross-functionally to address assessment findings and implement remediation.
• Support projects by providing technical expertise in security assurance.
• Collaborate with project managers to refine and execute delivery plans.

What Were Looking For:

• Experience managing SOC 2 certification processes and working with auditors.
• Strong knowledge of virtual server and desktop environments (VMware, Citrix).
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST 800, CIS, ISO 27001) and regulations (SOX, GDPR).
• Industry certifications preferred (CISSP, CCSP, Security+, GIAC).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.