About Insight Assurance
Insight Assurance is a global audit firm on a mission to transform how organizations achieve cybersecurity and compliance. Founded by former Big 4 (EY) professionals, we deliver next-generation audit services across SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS (QSA), HITRUST, CMMC (C3PAO), and FedRAMP (3PAO) frameworks.
We’re not your traditional audit firm — we’re tech-enabled, leveraging compliance automation and advanced collaboration tools to make audits faster, smarter, and more impactful for our clients.
Recognized on the Inc. 5000 and Fast 50 lists, Insight Assurance is one of the fastest-growing global audit firms, with 170+ professionals supporting nearly 2,000 clients across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Position Summary
The ISO Analyst supports the audit and assurance teams in performing ISO 27001 certification assessments and related information security audits. Working under the supervision of an Auditor, Lead Auditor, or Manager, the ISO Analyst assists in audit planning, evidence review, report preparation, and overall quality assurance. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a foundational understanding of management systems and information security principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that all internal processes are followed correctly and consistently.
- Assist in the creation of audit programs and plans for clients and upcoming audits.
- Support evidence classification, review, and sampling activities.
- Take notes during audits and assist in preparing detailed reports.
- Send recap and follow-up communications as required.
- Assist in collecting statistics and supporting KPI reporting.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels using appropriate terminology and professional language.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintain ethics, fairness, and accuracy in all audit documentation and reporting.
- Protect confidentiality relating to personally identifiable information (PII) and intellectual property (IP) of both the firm and clients.
- Maintain a professional attitude and business-like demeanor in all interactions.
- Act responsibly and ethically in all situations.
Knowledge Requirements
- Organizational structures, governance, and workplace practices.
- Information and data systems, documentation systems, and IT fundamentals.
- Audit principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with ISO standards.
- Management system standards and normative documents required for certification.
- Certification Body (CB) processes and procedures.
- Industry terminology, practices, and expectations relevant to the client’s business sector.
- Common products, processes, and operations across industries to understand client context.
- Application of management system requirements to various organizational types.
- ISMS-specific documentation structures and interrelationships.
- Information security management tools, methods, and techniques.
- Information security risk assessment and risk management principles.
- ISMS processes and current information security technologies.
- ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and implementation principles.
- ISO/IEC 27002 controls (and sector-specific standards if applicable), including:
- Information security policies
- Organization of information security
- Human resource security
- Asset management
- Access control and authorization
- Cryptography
- Physical and environmental security
- Operations and IT service security
- Communications and network security
- System acquisition, development, and maintenance
- Supplier relationships and outsourced services
- Information security incident management
- Business continuity and redundancy planning
- Compliance and information security reviews
- Legal and regulatory requirements in information security by geography and jurisdiction.
- Legal and regulatory requirements applicable to products or services.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Written and verbal communication
- Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002 standards
- Organizational and time management skills
- Team collaboration and adaptability
- Continuous learning and improvement mindset
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with global experts in cybersecurity and ISO assurance.
- Exposure to top-tier clients and diverse industries.
- Professional development and certification support.
- Collaborative and remote-friendly work environment.
- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
