Information Security Consultant

Ideagen; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideagen is seeking a Compliance Consultant / Information Security Consultant to help organisations strengthen information security, governance and compliance capabilities. You’ll support certifications such as ISO 27001 and help build strong security frameworks and risk practices for a diverse client base.

Based in the USA, this full-time consultant role involves conducting internal audits, reviewing policies and controls, producing actionable reports, and facilitating workshops with

Qualifications

• Experience in information security, compliance, governance, risk, or audit.
• Strong understanding of ISO 27001 and ISMS principles.
• Experience conducting audits, reviewing evidence, or assessing controls.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-motivated with ownership of work and development.
• Interest in growing expertise across consultancy areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits against ISO 27001 and other standards to prepare for certification.
• Review policies, controls, and evidence to identify gaps and improvements.
• Assess governance, risk, and security frameworks against standards.
• Produce audit reports, findings, and action plans with practical value.
• Support clients in implementing and improving information security controls.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders from operations to leadership.
• Conduct information security risk assessments and help develop risk treatment plans.
• Build trusted client relationships and deliver high-quality consulting.

Skills

Information security

Compliance

Governance

Risk management

Audit

Stakeholder communication

Ownership/Proactivity

Tools

Vanta

Drata

Strike Graph

Job description

Salary

To be discussed at next stage

Role Purpose

We're looking for a Compliance Consultant / Information Security Consultant to help organisations strengthen their information security, governance, and compliance capabilities. Working with a diverse client base, you'll support businesses on their journey towards achieving and maintaining certifications such as ISO 27001, while also helping them build effective security frameworks, governance processes, and risk management practices.

Location

USA

Level

Consultant (Full time position)

Department

Customer

Benefits

Benefits At Ideagen

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits against ISO 27001 and other recognised standards to help clients prepare for external certification assessments.
• Review policies, procedures, controls, and supporting evidence to identify compliance gaps and areas for improvement.
• Assess clients' existing governance, risk, and security frameworks against industry standards and best practices.
• Produce clear audit reports, findings, recommendations, and action plans that deliver practical value to clients.
• Support organisations in implementing and improving information security controls and compliance processes.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discussions with stakeholders ranging from operational teams to executive leadership.
• Conduct information security risk assessments and support the development of effective risk treatment plans.
• Build trusted client relationships while delivering a high-quality consulting experience across a variety of engagements.

Skills And Experience

• You have experience working within information security, compliance, governance, risk, audit, or a related discipline.
• You possess a good understanding of ISO 27001 and information security management system principles.
• You have experience conducting audits, reviewing evidence, or assessing controls against recognised frameworks or standards.
• You communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and can present complex information in a clear and practical way.
• You enjoy identifying problems, analysing requirements, and recommending pragmatic solutions.
• You are self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of your work and development.
• You are keen to grow your expertise across information security, governance, risk, and compliance consultancy.
• Experience with GRC platforms such as Vanta, Drata, Strike Graph, or similar tools would be advantageous.

Nice To Have

• ISO 27001 Internal Auditor certification.
• Exposure to standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 14001, SOC 2, HITRUST, or PCI DSS.
• Experience working with clients in regulated industries.
• Knowledge of information security controls, cloud technologies, risk management, or security governance practices.

About Ideagen

Ideagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick. So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that's always working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better. Everyday, millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software. We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs. We’re building a future-ready team, and AI is part of how we work smarter. If you’re curious, adaptable and open to using AI to improve how you work, you’ll thrive at Ideagen!

At Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know during the application process. Enhance your career and make the world a safer place!