Cybersecurity Account Associate

AuditSuisse Assurance; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentorship

Job summary

Auditsuisse Assurance in Bozeman, MT, seeks a Cybersecurity Account Associate to support SOC 2 engagements for SaaS clients. The role blends client-facing coordination, light technical work, and project management in an on-site setting.

You will coordinate evidence requests, track deliverables, and communicate with clients through the audit lifecycle while gaining exposure to security controls, frameworks, and IT risk practices, with mentorship toward CISA/CISSP credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, business, accounting or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in customer service, IT support, IT operations, or tech sales with a customer-facing component.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfort with productivity tools (Office/Google Suite, CRM or ticketing systems, collaboration tools).
• Interest in cybersecurity, IT audit, and assurance, with a long-term career focus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client questions during SOC 2 audit projects, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Coordinate and track audit evidence requests, including sending requests, collecting documentation, and following up with client stakeholders.
• Help organize and maintain audit workpapers, client documentation, and project artifacts in internal systems.
• Support senior auditors in performing control walkthroughs, scheduling interviews, and documenting client processes related to SOC 2 trust services criteria.
• Monitor project timelines, update project plans, and proactively flag risks or delays to engagement leads.
• Assist with drafting client-facing communications such as status updates, meeting summaries, and evidence request lists.
• Perform light analysis on client security and IT control documentation under the guidance of senior team members.
• Contribute to internal knowledge bases, checklists, and templates to improve consistency and quality of SOC 2 engagements.
• Participate in training on SOC 2, security frameworks, and IT audit methodologies to build toward professional certifications like CISA or CISSP.

Skills

Customer communication

Time management

Multitasking

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field

Tools

Office/Google Suite

CRM systems

Ticketing systems

Collaboration tools

Job description

Auditsuisse Assurance is seeking a Cybersecurity Account Associate to support our SOC 2 attestation and cybersecurity assurance engagements with growing SaaS and technology clients. This on-site role, based in Bozeman, Montana, combines client-facing support, light technical work, and structured project management to help organizations successfully navigate SOC 2 audits.

You will work closely with auditors and consultants to coordinate evidence requests, track deliverables, and communicate with clients throughout the audit lifecycle. This position is ideal for early-career professionals building toward CISA or CISSP who want practical experience in IT audit, security controls, and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client questions during SOC 2 audit projects, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Coordinate and track audit evidence requests, including sending requests, collecting documentation, and following up with client stakeholders.
• Help organize and maintain audit workpapers, client documentation, and project artifacts in our internal systems.
• Support senior auditors in performing control walkthroughs, scheduling interviews, and documenting client processes related to SOC 2 trust services criteria.
• Monitor project timelines, update project plans, and proactively flag risks or delays to engagement leads.
• Assist with drafting client-facing communications such as status updates, meeting summaries, and evidence request lists.
• Perform light analysis on client security and IT control documentation (e.g., access control lists, change management logs, policies) under the guidance of senior team members.
• Contribute to internal knowledge bases, checklists, and templates to improve the consistency and quality of SOC 2 engagements.
• Participate in training on SOC 2, security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), and IT audit methodologies to build toward professional certifications such as CISA or CISSP.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, business, accounting, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in customer service, IT support, IT operations, or technology/IT sales with a strong customer-facing component.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfort working with common productivity tools (e.g., Office/Google Suite, ticketing or CRM systems, collaboration tools).
• Interest in cybersecurity, IT audit, and assurance, with a desire to build a long-term career in this space.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or in-progress CISA or CISSP (including Associate-level status), or an active study plan toward these certifications.
• Experience supporting audits, IT control reviews, or GRC/compliance programs (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Exposure to SaaS environments, cloud platforms, or core IT security concepts such as access management, logging, and change management.
• Prior experience in a client service or consulting environment coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Starting hourly rate: $15-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• On-site role based in Bozeman, Montana, with all work performed in office five days a week.
• Structured mentorship from senior auditors and security professionals, with opportunities to obtain the experience hours required for CISA/CISSP eligibility over time.
• Ongoing training on SOC 2 auditing, cybersecurity frameworks, and client service best practices to accelerate your professional growth.