Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology. Real is currently operating in all U.S. states, Canada, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2014, Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry, as we lead the disruption with our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on a mission to revolutionize the home-buying and selling process, making agents' lives better while creating lucrative financial opportunities for them.
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Job Summary:
The Senior Technical Controls Engineer for Cybersecurity will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading cybersecurity control efforts within the company. As the first individual in this role, you will be responsible for auditing and testing existing controls, as well as designing and implementing new controls from the ground up. This position requires a hands-on approach and offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity landscape in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with significant impact potential. You will also ensure that technology platforms adhere to control standards, maintain the quality of program documentation, and drive the development of a robust cybersecurity controls framework.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Lead the assessment and execution of IT general control and application control testing; manage the identification of findings, establish relevant compensating controls, and oversee the remediation, validation, and closure of findings within defined timeframes.
Design and implement controls for new technology platforms and existing systems to ensure they align with cybersecurity standards and best practices.
Drive multiple controls adoption readiness assessments, providing expertise and leadership to team members across various projects.
Evaluate and enhance the functionality of technology platforms to ensure adherence to control standards, focusing on continuous improvement and innovation in control design.
Communicate and report progress, risks, and outcomes of control programs to senior management stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Proactively identify key risks impacting controls audits and ensure they are addressed before audits commence, setting the standard for audit readiness.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to document and improve current-state control processes, process flows, and ensure cross-functional alignment.
Analyze the results of internal and external audits for cross-impacts on other programs, recommending and implementing necessary adjustments.
Ensure the highest quality standards are achieved in the development, maintenance, and execution of cybersecurity program documentation.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Deep knowledge of information technology and cybersecurity auditing, particularly in IT general controls (SOX / SOC 1 / SOC 2) and application controls.
Proven ability to lead and execute multiple, complex assessments across different groups of stakeholders, with a focus on driving results.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.
High energy, with a passion for creating and implementing high-impact cybersecurity solutions.
Self-motivated and autonomous, with a strong initiative to learn new technologies and implement best practices independently.
Results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
Excellent ability to work in a global, matrixed organization, driving outcomes in a collaborative team environment.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools.
Education and Experience:
Extensive experience with public/private cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cybersecurity technology platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jenkins, SailPoint).
Formal training or certification in audit functions with at least 7+ years of IT controls experience, preferably in a senior role within a "Big Four" or leading IT consulting firm.
Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and leading cybersecurity controls programs from inception to completion.
Must Have: Ability to truly encompass our Company Core Values
Work Hard. Be Kind
“We” are bigger than “me”
Tech x Humanity
Physical Requirements:
Sit for long periods of time
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