
Cybersecurity Account Associate
AuditSuisse Assurance
Job description
Position Overview
Auditsuisse Assurance is seeking a Cybersecurity Account Associate to support our SOC 2 attestation and cybersecurity assurance engagements with growing SaaS and technology clients. This on-site role, based in Bozeman, Montana, combines client-facing support, light technical work, and structured project management to help organizations successfully navigate SOC 2 audits.
You will work closely with auditors and consultants to coordinate evidence requests, track deliverables, and communicate with clients throughout the audit lifecycle. This position is ideal for early-career professionals building toward CISA or CISSP who want practical experience in IT audit, security controls, and compliance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client questions during SOC 2 audit projects, ensuring timely and professional communication.
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Coordinate and track audit evidence requests, including sending requests, collecting documentation, and following up with client stakeholders.
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Help organize and maintain audit workpapers, client documentation, and project artifacts in our internal systems.
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Support senior auditors in performing control walkthroughs, scheduling interviews, and documenting client processes related to SOC 2 trust services criteria.
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Monitor project timelines, update project plans, and proactively flag risks or delays to engagement leads.
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Assist with drafting client-facing communications such as status updates, meeting summaries, and evidence request lists.
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Perform light analysis on client security and IT control documentation (e.g., access control lists, change management logs, policies) under the guidance of senior team members.
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Contribute to internal knowledge bases, checklists, and templates to improve the consistency and quality of SOC 2 engagements.
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Participate in training on SOC 2, security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), and IT audit methodologies to build toward professional certifications such as CISA or CISSP.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, business, accounting, or a related field.
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1โ2 years of experience in customer service, IT support, IT operations, or technology/IT sales with a strong customer-facing component.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with non-technical stakeholders.
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Comfort working with common productivity tools (e.g., Office/Google Suite, ticketing or CRM systems, collaboration tools).
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Interest in cybersecurity, IT audit, and assurance, with a desire to build a long-term career in this space.
Preferred Qualifications
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Current or in-progress CISA or CISSP (including Associate-level status), or an active study plan toward these certifications.
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Experience supporting audits, IT control reviews, or GRC/compliance programs (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
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Exposure to SaaS environments, cloud platforms, or core IT security concepts such as access management, logging, and change management.
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Prior experience in a client service or consulting environment coordinating multiple stakeholders.
Compensation & Work Environment
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Starting hourly rate: $15โ$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
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On-site role based in Bozeman, Montana, with all work performed in office five days a week.
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Structured mentorship from senior auditors and security professionals, with opportunities to obtain the experience hours required for CISA/CISSP eligibility over time.
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Ongoing training on SOC 2 auditing, cybersecurity frameworks, and client service best practices to accelerate your professional growth.