THE COMPANY – BARR ADVISORY

BARR Advisory is a cloud-based security and compliance solutions provider specializing in cybersecurity consulting and compliance for companies with high-value information in cloud environments like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
A trusted advisor to some of the fastest-growing cloud-based organizations around the globe, BARR simplifies compliance across multiple regulatory and customer requirements in highly regulated industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, and government.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience in IT auditing or advisory, preferably from a large national consulting or CPA firm
• 2+ years of experience leading SOC audits (e.g., SOC 1 and SOC 2, Type I and Type II)
• Experience with external audits, walkthroughs, controls testing, and documentation for SOC engagements
• In-depth knowledge of the AICPA Trust Services Criteria (TSC)
• Understanding of system design and control implementation related to security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity, and privacy
• Ability to assess risk, root cause, and determine control effectiveness
• Experience in training and supervising audit staff on SOC engagements is preferred
• Working knowledge and technical experience with infrastructure hosted either in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) or on-premises.
• Ability to travel potentially up to 20%
• Certifications: At least one certification, such as ISO Lead Auditor, CPA, CISSP, CISM, or CISA (or willingness to work toward one within the year)

• Lead assessments such as SOC 1 and SOC 2, with opportunities to also lead ISO 27001, ISO 27701, HIPAA, HITRUST, and PCI engagements, amongst others
• Prepare and review draft reports
• Conduct audit quality and assurance procedures
• Utilize thorough knowledge of information security systems, risks, and controls
• Help train and supervise audit associates on SOC engagements
• Perform other administrative duties and assist with internal initiatives as assigned