ISO 27001 Compliance & Security Consultant

Ideagen-; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideagen is seeking a Compliance Consultant / Information Security Consultant in the USA to help organisations strengthen information security, governance, and compliance. The role involves supporting ISO 27001 certification efforts, building governance frameworks, and guiding risk management practices across a diverse client base.

Responsibilities include internal audits, gap analyses, and risk assessments, plus delivering actionable reports and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Must have ISO 27001 Internal Auditor certification and experience supporting organisations in regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of ISO 27001 and information security management system principles.
• Experience conducting audits, reviewing evidence, or assessing controls against recognised frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders; ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proactive, client-focused governance, risk and compliance advisory mindset.
• Experience with GRC platforms such as Vanta, Drata, Strike Graph or similar tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits against ISO 27001 and other standards to help clients prepare for external certification assessments.
• Review policies, procedures, controls, and evidence to identify gaps and improvement areas.
• Assess governance, risk, and security frameworks against industry standards and best practices.
• Produce audit reports, findings, recommendations, and action plans with practical value.
• Support organisations in implementing and improving information security controls and compliance processes.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders from operational to executive levels.
• Conduct information security risk assessments and assist in risk treatment planning.
• Build trusted client relationships and deliver high-quality consulting across engagements.

Skills

InfoSec & Compliance domain experience

Governance, risk & compliance

Auditing & controls assessment

Stakeholder communication

Self-motivated & proactive

Education

ISO 27001 Internal Auditor certification

Tools

Vanta

Drata

Strike Graph

Job description

Ideagen is seeking a Compliance Consultant / Information Security Consultant in the USA to help organisations strengthen information security, governance, and compliance. The role involves supporting ISO 27001 certification efforts, building governance frameworks, and guiding risk management practices across a diverse client base.

Responsibilities include internal audits, gap analyses, and risk assessments, plus delivering actionable reports and recommendations.