Cyber/IT Assurance Senior Associate

DescriptionCherry Bekaert has been delivering value added Tax, Assurance and Advisory services to our clients for over 70 years. We are seeking a Senior Associate for our growing Information Assurance & Cyber Solutions team with the flexibility to sit in multiple offices throughout our footprint, or possibly remote for the right resource . If you'd enjoy using your IT Audit and Cyber Security consulting skills in an environment of learning, development and growth, let's have a conversation.The IA/Cyber practice is part of our Risk & Accounting Advisory Services (RAAS) group serving our Audit, Tax and Transaction Advisory practice areas across the firm to provide IT Audit, consulting, and compliance services in the areas of:

SOC 1/2/3 and other attestation engagements

NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-115, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53 (CMMC, FISMA, FedRAMP)

ISO 27001/27002, PCI, HIPAA/HITRUST, FFIEC

Cybersecurity Risk and Gap Assessments

What your days look like:Senior Associates support the performance of technology, cybersecurity, privacy and general control audit/advisory engagements, in addition to various cybersecurity assessments. Under supervision of the RAAS Partner and leadership teams, the Senior Associate will help identify control weaknesses, design or operating effectiveness gaps, vulnerabilities, audit exceptions and inefficiencies that ultimate result in appropriate recommendations to management. Skillsets desired include the ability to:

Support the development of strong work papers conforming to the firm’s methodology/standards and participation in report drafting for client service delivery

Identify and communicate results to leadership

Ensure project quality control and oversight supervision of client engagements, including assisting with adequate planning, execution, and direction while managing to budget

Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel in order to accomplish audit objectives

Multi-task while still maintaining appropriate attention to detail

Support the growth of Staff level Associates

What you need for this role:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Accounting

Minimum 2+ years of demonstrated third-party security assessment / IT audit experience consistent with relevant cyber frameworks

Understanding of technology risk management and IT governance principles and familiarity with cybersecurity solution offerings used to meet business and technical objectives

Willingness to pursue relevant professional designations (ex. CPA, CISA, CISM, CISSP or CEH)

Working knowledge of Microsoft, Linux & OSX operating systems

Familiarity with cloud environments and technologies

Experience with IDAM, Active Directory/LDAP and other authentication technologies

Travel required - approx. 25% pending prevailing public health guidelines

What we offer you:

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.

The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you.

A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development.

Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing.

Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work.

Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures.

About Cherry BekaertCherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit cbh.com/disclosure .Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $139,200. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program (https://careers.cbh.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/Benefits-SnapshotFebruary-2021.pdf) which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at cbh.com/careers and follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherrybekaert/) , Glassdoor (https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Cherry-Bekaert-EIIE31120.11,25.htm) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cherrybekaert) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/cherrybekaert) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CherryBekaertCB) .© 2022 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved.No Agency Candidates Please#LI-SG1 #LI-Remote