Experienced HITRUST Assessment Manager
*This is a remote position for candidates in LATAM
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, HITRUST, CMMC, and FedRAMP 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 180+ professionals supporting nearly 2,000 clients across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
JOB PURPOSE
The HITRUST Assessment Manager is responsible for leading and managing HITRUST readiness and validated assessment engagements for clients, with a focus on healthcare and other highly regulated industries. This role combines hands-on assessment work with people leadership, overseeing a Panama-based team that supports global clients. It ensures high-quality deliverables, efficient project execution, and a consistent, standards-driven approach aligned with the HITRUST CSF and related frameworks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Engagement Delivery & Client Management
- Lead multiple concurrent HITRUST readiness and validated assessment engagements from planning through reporting.
- Develop and execute assessment plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Conduct and oversee comprehensive risk and gap assessments against the HITRUST CSF, including control design and operating effectiveness testing.
- Review client policies, procedures, technical configurations, and evidence to evaluate conformance with HITRUST CSF, HIPAA, and related regulatory expectations.
- Develop clear, actionable remediation recommendations and roadmaps to support clients’ certification or recertification efforts.
Team Leadership & People Management
- Directly supervise a team of HITRUST assessors/consultants, including assigning work, providing coaching, and performing performance feedback and periodic evaluations.
- Review and quality-check team deliverables (workpapers, test results, reports) to ensure alignment with firm methodology and HITRUST requirements.
- Provide ongoing training, mentoring, and technical guidance to develop the team’s HITRUST, security, and audit capabilities.
- Help build a positive, collaborative culture that emphasizes quality, client service, and continuous improvement.
Methodology, Quality, and Process Improvement
- Contribute to the design, enhancement, and maintenance of the firm’s HITRUST methodology, templates, and work programs in alignment with the HITRUST Assessment Handbook and Risk Management Handbook.
- Stay current on HITRUST CSF updates, emerging guidance, and related frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA) and translate changes into internal procedures and client guidance.
- Support internal quality assurance reviews and remediation of identified process gaps.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., SOC, ISO, PCI) to promote consistent, integrated service delivery.
Business Support & Practice Development (as applicable)
- Assist leadership in estimating the level of effort, scoping new engagements, and contributing to proposals and statements of work.
- Participate in client presentations, onboarding calls, and status meetings.
- Contribute to thought leadership (e.g., internal training, knowledge articles, or external content) related to HITRUST, cybersecurity, and risk management.
SKILLS
Technical Skills
- Deep understanding of the HITRUST CSF, assessment types (e.g., e1, i1, r2), and certification lifecycle (readiness, validated assessment, interim assessment, recertification).
- Strong knowledge of information security and privacy principles, particularly in healthcare or other regulated environments (HIPAA/HITECH, GDPR, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI, etc.).
- Experience evaluating and testing administrative, technical, and physical security controls in on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proficiency with GRC platforms (e.g., Vanta, Drata) and HITRUST tools (e.g., MyCSF) and common productivity tools.
Consulting & Management Skills
- Strong project management skills: able to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize work, and drive engagements to completion on time and within scope.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex technical and regulatory topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, including setting expectations, providing feedback, and supporting career growth.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to identify risk, articulate impact, and recommend pragmatic solutions.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and client-service orientation.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or a closely related field.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or related discipline, or MBA with a concentration in technology risk, audit, or accounting.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum five years of direct, hands-on experience performing HITRUST validated assessments, ideally within a public accounting, consulting, or specialized cybersecurity firm.
- Minimum two years of experience in a formal management or team lead role (e.g., managing staff/seniors, overseeing engagement teams, or running a regional delivery team).
- Demonstrated experience working with U.S.-based and international team members and clients and navigating cross-border, remote-delivery engagement models.
- Prior experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other assurance/compliance engagements is strongly preferred.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- One or more relevant information security/audit certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar.
- Active Certified HITRUST CSF Practitioner (CCSFP) certification (or ability to obtain within three months after hire).
- Demonstrated formal training in HITRUST assessment methodology and MyCSF usage.
LANGUAGE
- Fluent English (spoken and written) required.
- Spanish language skills strongly preferred.
BENEFITS
Flexible Paid Time Off and paid Holidays
Quarterly Performance Bonuses
Full-time employee of our Panamanian entity
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Insight Assurance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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