Audit and Compliance Specialist

ATPCO

Audit and Compliance Specialist

Dulles, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ATPCO is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Audit and Compliance Specialist to ensure ongoing compliance with Legal and Regulatory Frameworks such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Privacy Framework (DPF), Internal Compliance Audits, and other Legal and Regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audit preparation, working closely with auditors, collaborating with various teams to remediate audit findings, and supporting Third-Party Risk Management activities

    Key Responsibilities:

    1. Ensuring Ongoing Compliance:
    • Continuously monitor and stay updated with changes in PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 standards.
    • Ensure all policies, procedures, and practices comply with regulatory and organizational requirements.
    • Conduct regular internal audits and risk assessments to identify areas of non-compliance.
    • Develop and implement corrective action plans to address any identified gaps.
    1. Audit Preparation:
    • Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of all compliance-related activities, policies, and procedures.
    • Ensure all records are readily available for audit purposes.
    • Coordinate with various departments to gather necessary documentation and evidence for audits.
    • Conduct pre-audit reviews to ensure readiness and compliance.
    1. Audit Support:
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
    • Facilitate communication between auditors and internal teams.
    • Provide auditors with required documentation, explanations, and evidence.
    • Address any questions or concerns raised by auditors promptly and accurately.
    • Review audit findings and collaborate with relevant teams to develop and implement remediation plans.
    • Track and document the progress of remediation efforts resulting from audit findings to ensure timely resolution.
    • Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance compliance and reduce the risk of future findings.
    • Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous audits.
    1. Third-Party Risk Management and ATPCO Security Assessments:
    • Conduct risk assessments and due diligence on third-party vendors to ensure they meet ATPCO's security and compliance standards.
    • Maintain a database of third-party risk assessments and ensure regular updates and reviews.
    • Collaborate with the procurement and legal teams to ensure that all third-party contracts include necessary compliance and security requirements.
    • Monitor third-party compliance with agreed-upon security and compliance standards.
    • Facilitate RFP processes and address customer security self-assessment questionnaires regarding ATPCO’s information security controls.
    • Document and report on third-party incidents and their impact on ATPCO’s compliance posture.
    1. Training and Awareness:
    • Develop and deliver training programs to ensure staff are aware of compliance requirements and best practices.
    • Promote a culture of compliance within the organization through ongoing awareness training campaign.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Compliance, or a related field.
    • Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
    • Extensive knowledge of PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 standards.
    • Proven experience in audit preparation, conducting internal audits, working with external auditors, and third-party risk management.
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
    • Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity and accountability.

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary and benefits package.
    • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
    • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
    • Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior within the organization through ongoing awareness campaigns.

    Salary Range: USD $119,000 to $125,000

    The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for applicable geographic differential associated with the location

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