SOC 2 Manager, Audit & Certification, Deloitte Global Technology

at  Deloitte

Job Type: Permanent
Reference code: 125605
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Quebec City, QC; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Windsor, ON; Winnipeg, MB

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, Accounting or equivalent educational or professional experience and/or qualifications.
• Minimum 6 years of directly related experience in the following: managing information technology audits, assessments, remediation management, creating, leading, and managing risk assessment programs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with various industry standard frameworks such as: SSAE 18 SOC 2, HITRUST, CSA, CCM.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Industry certification (e.g., CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM etc.)
• Experience leading IT internal audit, external audits, and or service organization control reporting and activities.
• Solid understanding of IT general controls and activities.
• Familiarity with privacy laws, data protection/security regulations, and cloud security framework.
• Possess a general understanding of IT security technologies, including network, application and database security, access management and cloud security.
• Negotiation skills to obtain commitments to remediate risks and vulnerabilities from leadership of other teams.
• Excellent communication, listening, and facilitation skills (preferred).
• Excellent time management and related organizational skills, including appropriate sense of urgency, a proactive approach, and a suitable ability to anticipate and manage project lifecycle events, issues, and obstacles (preferred).
• Very good understanding and experience with cloud technologies and security controls (preferred).

OUR PURPOSE

At Deloitte, we are driven to inspire and help our people, organization, communities, and country to thrive. Our Purpose is to build a better future by accelerating and expanding access to knowledge. Purpose defines who we are and gives us reason to exist as an organization.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Experience a firm where wellness matters.
• Be expected to share your ideas and to make them a reality.

This role supports audits and assessment programs of DT Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance, Audit & Certification team which includes risk management, audits, and assessments for on premises as well as cloud hosted IT applications and infrastructure.
This position is specifically responsible for helping drive SOC 2 audits and manage the day-to-day responsibilities of gathering evidence, scheduling resources, coordinating with control owners and external auditors, and identifying potential audit issues/operational improvements. Role is to also understand and assess technology and operational risks related to internal and cloud technology solutions and at times, provide input to DT personnel on appropriate controls to address audit risks. The position will also work with external and internal auditors, serving as liaison between DT and non- DT auditees, gathering and presenting evidence as required.

KEY TASKS / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Understand technology controls, testing of controls, and supporting evidence.
• Understand technology controls that impact on premises and cloud technology, operational risk to the Deloitte Technology organization as well as related laws, regulations, and industry standards, specifically related to internal and cloud technology solutions.
• Recommend policies, standards, procedures, and controls to assure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information technology environment for on premises as well as cloud hosted IT applications and infrastructure.
• Manage audit gaps; identify those n the organization responsible for remediating or closing audit findings, negotiate dates for closure, and track/report progress.
• Represent DT related to internal and external assessments and/or audits of information technology systems and processes, interpret results, develop and communicate recommendations to management.
• Participate in appropriate opportunities for continuing education, seminars, and participation in field-related professional organizations to remain current on developments as an information security profession.
• Work with the appropriate Information Security, Office of General Counsel, Risk Management, and leadership to determine scope of onsite visits, audits, and assessments as defined by contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and recommend appropriate information security policies, standards, procedures, checklists, and guidelines using generally recognized security concepts tailored to meet the requirements of the organization for on premises as well as cloud hosted IT applications and infrastructure.
• Identify and document specific security issues, propose resolution options, and interpret matters from the perspective of involved stakeholders.
• Make decisions on day-to-day task assignments to the team.
• May lead projects and in some cases, manage staff.