Sr. Cybersecurity Audit Analyst

Overview

The Senior Cybersecurity Audit Analyst is responsible for coordinating and supporting external cybersecurity audits and continuous compliance assessment programs across hybrid enterprise on-premises and cloud environments. This role includes providing assurance with SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, FedRAMP, and CMMC compliance, combining traditional audit coordination with ongoing control monitoring and compliance program execution. The role requires strong program management and organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent audits, remediation tracking, continuous monitoring and improvement activities, and internal and external stakeholder communications

Responsibilities

External Audit Coordination

• Coordinate end-to-end external third-party cybersecurity audits, including scoping, readiness planning, timelines, and evidence coordination
• Serve as the primary point of contact between external auditors, assessors, and internal stakeholders
• Manage evidence requests, walkthroughs, interviews, and follow-up inquiries
• Ensure audit evidence is complete, accurate, well-organized, and delivered on schedule
• Coordinate audit close-out activities and remediation planning
• Improve and consolidate audit activities to reduce duplication and improve efficiencies
• Educate and communicate the importance of external third-party audits to key internal and external stakeholders, including executive management
  
  

Continuous Assessment & Ongoing Compliance

• Establish and maintain continuous compliance and recurring assessment programs between formal audits
• Track control effectiveness, evidence currency, and remediation activities
• Support continuous monitoring and evidence automation initiatives
  
  

Program Management & Organizational Leadership

• Manage multiple concurrent compliance initiatives with competing deadlines
• Ensure documentation and evidence repositories are inspection-ready at all times
• Work with internal key stakeholders to ensure they are meeting their compliance and continuous monitoring objectives
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to assess the scope of compliance frameworks associated with systems in scope and adapt to changing cybersecurity framework baselines
  
  

Requirements

• 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, in business, program management, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance or related field
• A keen interest in learning and developing skills and understanding in IT, cybersecurity and compliance is necessary to foster the communications and relationships central to this role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with IT and business units, including senior leadership; ability to bridge communications between technical IT team members, external stakeholders and compliance team members
• Strong attention to detail, organization and structure, communication, and presentation skills including the ability to list and quickly translate business needs into solutions and build effective working relationships
• Strong, self-motivated, and productive team player with ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• U.S. citizenship with ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, business administration, project management
  
  

Recommended Qualifications

• Cybersecurity certifications such as Security , CISSP, CRISC, and CISA
• ISO Lead Auditor, Lead Implementor, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Certified Professional or (Lead) Assessor
• PMP certification
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, business administration, project management
  
  

Total RewardsEsri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is: $87,360 USD - $150,800 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

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