Security Compliance Specialist

Harris Computer; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Stock option

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Harris Computer in Austin, TX is seeking a security and compliance professional to advise business units on certification and regulatory requirements, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001. You will review policies, identify gaps, and guide evidence collection throughout audits.

You will coordinate with internal audit teams and corporate support functions to ensure timely delivery of reports, while developing security control recommendations and documentation to support audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• Three+ years of security and compliance experience assessing controls and supporting audits.
• Experience advising on SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, Nacha requirements.
• Familiarity with security evidence requirements and audit documentation.
• Experience coordinating with internal audit teams, external auditors, and corporate functions.
• Understanding documentation standards for audits, business continuity, disaster recovery, and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Advise business units on security requirements for certification, attestation, or regulatory scope.
• Review security documentation for completeness and alignment with requirements.
• Identify gaps and remediation steps before external audits.
• Coordinate evidence collection and timing with audit processes.
• Provide security control recommendations to satisfy frameworks.
• Assist in audit planning and cross-functional communications for evidence delivery.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Communication Proficiency

Advisory/Consultative Skills

Collaboration

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Advises business units on security requirements applicable to their certification, attestation, assessment, or regulatory scope (e.g., SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and applicable Nacha requirements)

Reviews security documentation, policies, and procedures for completeness and alignment with certification requirements and other applicable security and compliance obligations

Identifies security-related gaps that may need remediation prior to an external audit

Advises on proactive evidence collection, since evidence requests often begin broad (e.g., lists of computers or projects) before narrowing to specific items (e.g., a specific workstation or project); encourages early and continuous evidence gathering rather than waiting for detailed requests

Documentation Standards Guidance

Advises businesses that meetings related to internal audits, business continuity, disaster recovery, and external penetration tests should be well documented with agendas and minutes to support evidence collection during audits and assessments

Reviews documentation practices to confirm they will hold up to auditor scrutiny from a security perspective

Shared Services & Third-Party Scoping

Provides security-focused input on how shared services and corporate/administrative support functions (such as centralized IT, HR, finance, or legal services provided by a parent or corporate entity) should be classified within the audit scope—specifically whether the relationship should be treated as

inclusive

or

carve-out

Advises on scenarios where a business unit relies on a shared services provider for security-relevant reporting it cannot generate independently (e.g., workstation patching reports or password settings), which typically indicates an inclusive scoping approach rather than carve-out

Recommends involving the shared services provider (e.g., a Corporate IT function) as early as possible in the audit, assessment, or certification process, since certain evidence requests—such as workstation lists, vulnerability scan reports, or patching audit logs—may require lead time to fulfill

Security Control Recommendations

Recommends security controls and improvements needed to satisfy the requirements of the applicable framework

Provides guidance on password settings, patching cadence, and other technical security configurations commonly requested as audit evidence

Reviews penetration test scope and results from a security standpoint to determine whether they provide appropriate evidence for applicable audit, assessment, or certification requirements

Audit Coordination Support

Works in coordination with the business unit's internal audit team and external auditors throughout the audit, assessment, or certification process

Participates in audit planning discussions to ensure security evidence and controls are appropriately represented

Supports communication between the business unit and any shared services or corporate support functions needed to fulfill audit evidence requests

Assists in tracking security-related audit findings through to remediation and closure

Collaborates with corporate support functions (IT, HR, Finance, Legal) when their services fall within the audit scope, ensuring timely delivery of required reports and documentation

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication Proficiency
• Advisory/Consultative Skills
• Collaboration
• Project Coordination

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Security & Compliance Experience

Three or more years of relevant experience assessing security and compliance requirements, including hands-on evaluation of technical security controls and supporting audits, assessments, or certification-readiness activities

Experience advising on security controls required for SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and Nacha requirements

Familiarity with common security evidence requirements referenced during audits (e.g., patching reports, password settings, penetration test results)

Understanding of inclusive vs. carve-out scoping considerations for shared services or third-party relationships from a security perspective

Experience coordinating with internal audit teams, external auditors, and corporate support functions during audit, assessment, and certification processes

Documentation & Standards Knowledge

Understanding of documentation standards expected for internal audits, business continuity, disaster recovery, and penetration testing activities

Experience evaluating the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of administrative and technical security controls and clearly documenting identified gaps

Required Training and Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field

Equivalent work experience may substitute for degree requirement

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• PCIP (Payment Card Industry Professional) and willingness and ability to obtain PCI ISA (Internal Security Assessor) after hire if PCI DSS responsibilities are assigned

Key Deliverables

• Security gap analysis reports
• Security control recommendations for audit readiness
• Guidance documentation on evidence types typically requested by auditors
• Security-focused scoping recommendations for shared services relationships
• Coordination notes/reports supporting audit evidence collection timelines

COMPENSATION DETAILS

The potential salary range for this role is $80,000 to $90,000 per year, with eligibility for bonus or merit program. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

• health benefits
• RRSP matching
• stock option
• career development opportunities