SOC 2 Assessor (Part time & Remote)

TestPros; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

TestPros is seeking Expert level SOC 2 Auditors to perform SOC 2 Type 2 assessments for U.S. government and commercial clients. This is a remote, project-based consultant role.

Responsibilities include testing controls, gap analyses, evidence gathering, and producing the SOC 2 Type 2 report, with remediation guidance and KPI reporting. Qualifications include 5+ years in IT security compliance and SOC 2 experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly related experience in IT security compliance, including recent experience with SOC 2.
• Cloud security, security governance and policy, risk analysis, and threat intel.
• Incident management: analysis, detection, and handling of security events.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field (or equivalent education/experience).

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate internal controls against TSC criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, privacy.
• Perform gap analyses and readiness assessments to identify control gaps.
• Gather evidence and document audit findings for SOC 2 Type 2.
• Provide remediation guidance and best practices to improve security posture.
• Produce and review KPIs for security measures and distribute reports.

Skills

IT security compliance

Cloud security

Governance

Risk analysis

Threat intelligence

Incident management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure. TestPros is looking for Expert level SOC 2 Auditors with experience performing SOC 2 Type 2 Assessments.

Position Type: Consultant (Project-Based) Location: Remote Contract Period: February 2026 – February 2027 (with potential renewals)

Overview Responsibilities and Duties:

You should be able to deliver on the following expertly and consistently:

• Test and evaluate the operating effectiveness of internal controls against the relevant AICPA Trust Services Criteria (TSC), including:
  • Security: Protection against unauthorized access, disclosure, and damage.
  • Availability: Ensuring systems are available for operation and use.
  • Processing Integrity: Ensuring accurate, complete, and timely data processing.
  • Confidentiality: Protecting confidential information.
  • Privacy: Safeguarding personal information.
• Conduct Gap analysis and readiness assessments to identify and document gaps in the organization's existing controls.
• Gather and organize sufficient and appropriate evidence to support the findings.
• Compile the results of the audit into a detailed SOC 2 Type 2 report.
• Provide recommendations and guidance on remediation and best practices for improving security posture.
• Produce and review key performance indicators for implemented security measures and distribute KPIs.
• Maintain knowledge of threat landscape by monitoring threat intelligence, and other related sources.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years of directly related experience in IT security compliance, including recent experience with SOC 2
• Cloud computing security
• Security governance and policy
• Security risk analysis
• Threat Intelligence
• Incident Management - analysis, detection, and handling of security events
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience (preferred)
• Military and/or practical job experience may be considered in-lieu of formal education, with significant industry certifications

Rate:

$50-90/hr (1099 or Corp. To Corp.). This range represents a good-faith estimate and is not a guarantee; final compensation is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements and may fall outside the stated range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TestPros is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Offer Considerations

TestPros considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Federal Compliance

As a federal contractor, TestPros is subject to all federal and state mandates and/or other customer requirements.

Originally posted on Himalayas