ISO Staff Consultant

A-LIGN; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Vacation bonus

Summer hours

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

A-LIGN is a leading cybersecurity and compliance firm seeking an ISO Staff Consultant. You will plan, execute, and manage ISO engagements, guiding assessments remotely or onsite while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will collaborate with management to scope projects, ensure timely delivery, and promote high standards of client service across fast-paced engagements. A-LIGN offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security or related discipline is preferred.
• 1–2 years of IT assessments experience with at least one standard framework (SOC, ISO, SOX, PCI DSS).
• CISA, CISM, CISSP or similar certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute ISO engagements under management guidance.
• Lead assessments during remote or onsite testing.
• Lead scoping calls about client environments and communicate project status to clients and management.

Skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security

Job description

About The Role

The ISO Staff Consultant works to execute Information Security Consulting activities. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of all types of ISO assessments and client-facing consulting services. As the ISO Staff Consultant, you will provide exceptional consulting and client service strategies to help support the continued growth of our fast-paced company. A-LIGN will depend on you as the ISO Staff Consultant to support management, assessment execution, and client service initiatives.

Reports to

Managing Consultant

Pay Classification

Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute ISO engagements under the direction of the management team
• Lead assessments during remote or onsite testing
• Lead scoping calls about client environments
• Communicate clearly and proactively with both clients and management team regarding project status

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security or related discipline, preferred but not required

Experience

• At least 1-2 years of experience conducting IT assessments with at least one industry standard framework such as SOC, ISO, SOX, PCI DSS, etc.
• One or more years of experience with ISO assessments, preferred but not required

CERTIFICATIONS

• Currently holds one relevant industry certification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, etc. - preferred, but not required

Skills

• Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
• Excellent communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
• A high degree of motivation

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Personalized Career Coaching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
• Vacation Bonus
• Summer Hours

About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.

A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply!