Title: Security Analyst, SOC 2 Audit Support
Location: Remote
Employment Type: 6 months (April – October, Audit Ramp-Up & Wind-Down Support)

Role Overview
We are seeking a SOC 2 Audit Coordinator to own and drive the execution of SOC 2 audits across IT and Security teams. This role is responsible for managing audit timelines, coordinating evidence collection, tracking controls, and serving as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and external auditors.
This is a high-visibility, execution-oriented role focused on keeping audits on track, reducing organizational friction, and ensuring successful audit outcomes. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting SOC 2 audits and thrives in fast-paced environments that require strong follow-through, organization, and communication.

Key Responsibilities
SOC 2 Audit Execution

Coordinate end-to-end SOC 2 audit activities, including readiness, evidence collection, review cycles, and auditor interactions
Maintain ownership of audit timelines, deliverables, and milestones
Translate auditor requests into clear, actionable evidence asks for IT and Security teams
Validate evidence for completeness, accuracy, and alignment to SOC 2 control requirements

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with Engineering, IT, Security, Compliance, and Leadership teams to collect required evidence
Track ownership of controls and follow up consistently to ensure timely delivery
Proactively identify risks, gaps, or blockers and escalate appropriately

Evidence & Documentation Management

Maintain organized audit repositories, evidence libraries, and version control
Map evidence to SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria and control narratives
Ensure documentation is audit-ready and reusable across future audits

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
Provide clear, concise audit status updates to leadership
Draft professional communications for evidence requests, follow-ups, and escalations
Keep stakeholders aligned without introducing unnecessary friction or noise

Required Skills & Experience
SOC 2 & Audit Experience

Hands-on experience supporting or coordinating SOC 2 audits
Strong understanding of SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, audit workflows, and evidence expectations
Familiarity with security and governance frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or COBIT

Execution & Program Management

Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with tight deadlines
Strong tracking and follow-through skills across controls, evidence, and owners
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-accountability environments

Communication & Organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide polite-but-firm follow-ups to keep work moving
Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Experience coordinating audits in SaaS or technology-driven organizations
Background working with auditors, GRC teams, or security leadership
Familiarity with audit tools, ticketing systems, or compliance platforms
Experience supporting repeat SOC 2 audits or continuous compliance programs

Ideal Candidate Profile

Execution-first mindset — gets things done without waiting to be asked
Calm under pressure and comfortable managing ambiguity
Organized, structured, and proactive
Confident communicating with engineers, leadership, and auditors
Treats audits as a program to run, not a task to react to

Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to maintaining customer trust, meeting regulatory commitments, and protecting the organization’s ability to scale. Success is measured by on-time audits, clean evidence reviews, and minimal disruption to internal teams.

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