Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Specialist - REMOTE

Req ID: 387325

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We are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Specialist - REMOTE to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario (CA-ON), Canada (CA).

Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Specialist

Project Overview

The  Policy, Audits, and Questionnaires (PAQ) team plays a critical role in maintaining enterprise compliance and strengthening customer and regulatory confidence. The team manages the lifecycle of information security policies, supports customer security inquiries, and coordinates internal and external cybersecurity audits and certification activities.

This role will support the organization’s audit readiness and compliance efforts by coordinating evidence collection, maintaining accurate documentation, identifying compliance gaps, and working with cross-functional stakeholders to meet the requirements of global information security standards and certification frameworks, including  ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, SOC, ENS (Spain), and other applicable cybersecurity standards

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Support cybersecurity  audit, compliance, and certification projects , ensuring activities and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support certification and compliance initiatives such as  ISO 27001, ENS Spanish security requirements, Cyber Essentials, SOC, and other global information security frameworks and standards .
• Prepare the organization for  internal and external information security audits and coordinate various stages of the audit lifecycle.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, external advisors, auditors, and vendors to  collect, organize, review, validate, and present audit evidence .
• Analyze cybersecurity requirements across applicable standards, regulations, and corporate policies and provide guidance to stakeholders on compliance expectations.
• Perform  requirements assessments and gap analyses to identify areas of non-compliance or control deficiencies.
• Develop and recommend appropriate  corrective and remediation actions and track identified issues through closure.
• Evaluate information security provisions within  vendor and customer contracts and provide guidance regarding alignment with corporate security policies and standards.
• Maintain accurate, current, well-organized, and audit-ready  compliance documentation, evidence repositories, policies, and supporting records .
• Coordinate with control owners and business stakeholders to ensure required documentation and evidence are provided within established timelines.
• Monitor remediation activities and follow up with stakeholders to ensure identified audit findings and compliance gaps are addressed.
• Assist with initiatives focused on improving the  efficiency, quality, consistency, and productivity of cybersecurity compliance, certification, and audit processes.
• Communicate audit requirements, findings, risks, and remediation status clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7+ years of strong experience in  cybersecurity audit, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)activities.
• 3+ years of working knowledge of  ISO/IEC 27001and associated information security controls and certification requirements.
• 3+ years of experience supporting  internal/external audits and security certification programs .
• 5+ years of strong experience with  audit evidence collection, review, validation, and documentation .
• 3+ years with cybersecurity and information security frameworks and standards such as  SOC, Cyber Essentials, ENS, NIST, or similar frameworks .

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to interpret security standards and regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting  requirements assessments, control assessments, and gap analyses .
• Experience tracking  audit findings, corrective actions, and remediation plans through completion.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple compliance activities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with  cross-functional teams, control owners, auditors, vendors, and external advisors .
• Excellent documentation skills with strong  attention to detail and accuracy .
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate cybersecurity and compliance requirements to diverse stakeholders.
• Relevant cybersecurity, audit, risk, or compliance certifications such as  CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Lead Implementer , or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience working within a large, global enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting multiple cybersecurity certification or assurance programs concurrently.
• Familiarity with reviewing cybersecurity requirements in  customer and vendor contracts .
• Experience using GRC, audit management, or compliance tracking platforms is an advantage

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for Canada-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $68,076 - $118,188 . Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. 

This position is eligible for the Company’s comprehensive benefits program in Canada, including customizable health and dental coverage with telemedicine, wellness credits, and gym discounts. Employees receive income protection through life, disability, and optional insurance plans, plus access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Additional perks include retirement savings, a remote work allowance for eligible employees, and various discounts and travel insurance.

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