Senior Associate, Information Assurance Services (SOC Focus)

Aprio; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 81,500 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Profit Sharing

Remote and Hybrid options

Job summary

Aprio's Information Assurance Services (IAS) practice seeks a Senior Associate to support attestation and consulting work for data- and technology-driven clients. You will contribute to risk assessments, control testing, and reporting across multiple frameworks while collaborating with a broad client base in a dynamic team environment.

You will plan client meetings, lead testing of controls against ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and NIST CSF, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in MIS/IS or related field; GPA 3.3 or higher.
• Graduate degree preferred: MIS/IS or Accounting Information Systems.
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience in information assurance/testing.
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CIPP, CISSP, CISM, QSA, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI ISA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead client meetings; walkthrough control procedures; deliver client artifacts.
• Develop and lead testing of clients' security, privacy, and other information risk controls.
• Direct execution and review of tests of internal controls; supervise junior staff.
• Support clients in issue identification and resolution.
• Perform assessments against ISO 27001, Trust Services Criteria, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, GDPR, HITRUST, etc.
• Lead and assist in client reporting deliverables: gap/risk assessments, SOC reporting, GDPR assessments.

Skills

Information Assurance

Risk Assessment

Internal Controls

SOC Reporting

PCI DSS

ISO 27001

GDPR

NIST CSF

HITRUST

Audit Reporting

Education

Undergraduate Degree in MIS/IS (GPA 3.3+)

Graduate Degree in MIS/IS or Accounting Information Systems

Tools

ISO/IEC 27001

SOC Auditing Tools

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe.

By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Associate, Information Assurance Services to join their dynamic team!

Aprio’s Information Assurance Services (IAS) practice supports the delivery of attestation and consulting services for multiple clients in data and tech-based industries such as credit reporting and analytics, payment card services, healthcare IT, and cloud services. The business model and methodologies are focused on risk management and adding value to clients in all services provided. Aprio’s IAS group utilizes sound business practices and technical expertise (rather than working off checklists) to enable clients to identify, mitigate, and monitor the most technical risks associated with their technology use.

Project and focus areas within the Information Assurance Services practice include:

• Service Organization Control (SOC) Reporting (e.g., SOC 1 and SOC 2)
• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
• ISO Standards (e.g., ISO 27001/27002, 22301)
• GDPR
• HITRUST
• Risk Assessments
• Risk Management
• Cyber Threats and Cybersecurity
• Agreed Upon Procedures
• Internal Audit Co-Sourcing
• EI3PA

Requirements

• Planning and leading client meetings, walk-through reviews of clients control procedures and processes; delivery and presentation of client deliverables.
• Developing and leading the performance of, testing of clients’ security, privacy and other information risk management related controls.
• Directing the execution of testing of clients’ internal controls, testing of clients’ internal controls and review of internal control testing executed by other team members.
• Supporting clients in problem identification and resolution.
• Performing assessments and testing against leading information security and privacy standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001, Trust Services Criteria, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, GDPR, HITRUST and others.
• Leading and supporting preparation of client reporting deliverables; e.g., gap and risk assessments, SOC reporting, GDPR assessments, ISO 27001 certifications, etc.

Practice Development/Sales and Marketing/Team Building

• Collaborating with other team members to streamline internal processes and procedures to improve client service and efficiencies.
• Participate in meetings with new prospects and/or new service opportunities with existing clients.
• Support preparation of sales proposals.
• Interviewing potential candidates.
• Being a mentor and/or coach to other team members.
• Support in the development and delivery of training.

Qualifications

• One or more industry relevant certifications or wiliness to obtain relevant certification(s) within two years of employment.
• Certifications can include: CISA, CRISC, CIPP, CISSP, CISM, QSA, ISO/IEC 27001, or PCI ISA.
• Undergraduate Degree (required): preferably in MIS/IS or related concentration – minimum 3.3 GPA.
• Graduate Degree (preferred): preferably in MIS, IS or Accounting Information Systems.
• Relevant work experience (2-4 years).
• Strong communication skills; verbal and written, with the ability to produce excellent written reports and audit documentation.
• Commitment to continual learning and development.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and creative problem-solving ability with a consultancy mindset.
• Flexible, self-starter with the ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management.
• Understanding of information technology risks and internal controls.
• Ability to write test procedures and execute tests of controls.
• Understanding of Service Organization Control, PCI, ISO, HITRUST and/or similar information technology control frameworks.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• Ability to manage personal schedule and to lead multiple projects, tasks and deadlines.

$81,500 - $132,000 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

The application window is anticipated to close on August 10, 2026, and may be extended as needed.

Why work for Aprio

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.