Vendor Cybersecurity Auditor #2945

Genius Road

Austin, Texas
30+ days ago

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Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Auditingunmatched
CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditorunmatched
CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Computer Securityunmatched
Contract Analysisunmatched
Contract Requirementsunmatched
Contract Reviewunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Endpoint Securityunmatched
GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
Governmentunmatched
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
Identity Data Managementunmatched
Incident Responseunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Information Technology/Systems Auditunmatched
Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Interviewing Skillsunmatched
Legalunmatched
Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
PCI-DSSunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Riskunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Security Analysisunmatched
Service Level Agreement (SLA)unmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Testingunmatched
U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched

Description

Vendor Cybersecurity Auditor
Location: Austin, Texas (onsite and telework – must live locally)
Project Length: 3-6+months

About the Role
We are seeking a Vendor Cybersecurity Auditor to assess and ensure the security and compliance of our third-party vendors. In this role, you will evaluate cybersecurity controls, identify gaps, and ensure vendors meet their contractual obligations related to IT and security standards.

This is a critical position that plays a key role in protecting organizational data and managing third-party risk — ideal for someone who thrives in detail-driven environments, values evidence-based analysis, and is confident in interfacing with both technical and legal stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience auditing cybersecurity controls against NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI-DSS frameworks.
5+ years of technical IT auditing experience, including assessment of network security, identity access management, endpoint protection, and incident response.
Strong experience creating audit documentation and presenting findings to executives, legal, and technical teams.
Demonstrated investigative and analytical skills in identifying risk and security gaps.
4+ years of experience in third-party/vendor cybersecurity risk assessments and audits.
3+ years reviewing security policies and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Experience auditing cloud-hosted environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and understanding of shared responsibility models
Familiarity with vendor incident response plans and breach assessments.
Ability to interpret contracts and ensure alignment with SLAs and cybersecurity requirements.
Experience auditing vendors in a government or regulated industry (e.g., courts, justice systems).
Proven ability to present complex findings to executive or legal audiences.
At least one relevant certification: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

Key Responsibilities

Review vendor contracts, SLAs, and cybersecurity-related requirements for compliance with contractual obligations.
Evaluate vendor security controls against contractual terms and recognized industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS).
Analyze documentation and technical evidence including system configurations, access logs, and security policies.
Conduct interviews with vendor personnel to assess their security practices and governance maturity.
Perform sampling and control testing of administrative and technical safeguards.
Identify control deficiencies and assess associated risks to the organization.
Draft clear, professional audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommended remediations.
Track remediation efforts and validate closure of findings.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure vendor risks are appropriately managed and escalated.

Why Join

Contribute to an organization committed to data protection and vendor governance.
Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with high visibility.
Be part of a forward-looking cybersecurity team that values transparency and accountability.
Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning.

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Austin, Texas
Website	https://www.geniusroad.com

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