Remote Senior Security Auditor - Cloud & NIST Controls
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-10-21
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Security Management & Operations
Job Description:
The Senior Security Auditor leads complex and high-risk security audits across our cybersecurity, cloud, and software development environments. As a key technical leader, you ensure our security controls are effective, provide audit expertise, and mentor junior team members—all while balancing independence and cross-department collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute end-to-end audits for AWS, on-premises, SDLC, IAM, and key SaaS platforms.
- Develop engagement scopes, audit programs, and translate security frameworks (NIST CSF 2.0, NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, FTC Safeguards) into test procedures.
- Assess controls through walkthroughs, configuration reviews, and log analysis; draft clear, actionable findings and remediation recommendations.
- Guide NIST CSF 2.0 maturity assessments and document gaps.
- Serve as audit liaison during external assessments, preparing evidence and managing requests.
- Mentor mid- and junior auditors in methodologies and standards.
- Track and validate remediation of findings.
- Contribute to team operations, process improvements, and automation efforts.
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Requirements:8+ years of experience in security/IT audit or technical risk roles, leading audits independently
- Knowledge of AWS cloud security and infrastructure-as-code
- Strong understanding of NIST CSF 2.0, NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, and FTC Safeguards, with practical application experience
- Experience auditing SDLC, code reviews, CI/CD, and vulnerability management
- Proficiency with identity providers (e.g., Okta), SSO, and privileged access
- Experience building teams, processes, and programs from scratch
- Proven mentoring and leadership skills
- Certifications (CISA, CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, QSA) strongly preferred
- Experience in regulated industries (automotive, industrial, etc.) is a plus
- Able to maintain objectivity and strong working relationships with control owners
- Excellent written communication and ability to produce executive-level reports
8+ years of experience in security/IT audit or technical risk roles, leading audits independently. Knowledge of AWS cloud security and infrastructure-as-code. Strong understanding of NIST CSF 2.0, NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, and FTC Safeguards, with practical application experience. Experience auditing SDLC, code reviews, CI/CD, and vulnerability management. Proficiency with identity providers (e.g., Okta), SSO, and privileged access. Experience building teams, processes, and programs from scratch.
Proven mentoring and leadership skills. Certifications (CISA, CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, QSA) strongly preferred. Experience in regulated industries (automotive, industrial, etc.) is a plus. Able to maintain objectivity and strong working relationships with control owners. Excellent written communication and ability to produce executive-level reports
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