Senior Manager, InfoSec Solutions

As a Senior Manager, InfoSec Solutions at Thoropass, you'll manage a portfolio of accounts, oversee the execution of SOC audits, and lead a team of auditors while driving efficiency and enhancing the customer experience. Collaboration with both your team and the technology department is vital to refining our AI-powered audit processes.

Candidates for the Senior Manager, InfoSec Solutions role at Thoropass should have 7+ years of experience in SOC or related IT audits, strong expertise in SOC 1 and 2 standards, and relevant certifications like CPA, CISSP, or CISA. Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure is also preferred.

The Senior Manager, InfoSec Solutions position at Thoropass is unique because it emphasizes innovation over traditional auditing methods. You'll leverage AI and automation to streamline the audit process, focusing on solving complex security challenges instead of manually sifting through paperwork.

At Thoropass, the team environment is collaborative and focused on innovation. The culture encourages open communication and support, allowing team members to lend their expertise to one another, fostering a sense of partnership that enhances overall performance.

Working as a Senior Manager, InfoSec Solutions at Thoropass opens up numerous growth opportunities. You'll have the chance to lead a high-performing team, contribute to the development of advanced audit technologies, and play a key role in shaping the future of information security auditing.

When answering this question, dive deep into your past roles, emphasizing specific projects and your responsibilities. Highlight the number of audits you've handled, your familiarity with SOC 1 and 2 standards, and any challenging scenarios you successfully navigated.

To address this question, discuss your strategies for continuous learning: attending conferences, enrolling in online courses, networking with industry peers, and following relevant publications or thought leaders in the field of information security.

When sharing a past experience leading an audit team, focus on your leadership style, communication skills, and how you fostered collaboration. Include specific metrics that illustrate the success of the audit and the team's performance.

Discuss various strategies you have employed, such as implementing technology solutions, streamlining processes, and creating a collaborative environment. Highlight your ability to balance efficiency with a commitment to quality outcomes.

Explain your vision for leveraging AI technology in auditing. Touch on aspects like improving efficiency, enhancing accuracy, and your experience working with tech teams to advance audit tools. Provide examples of how you would apply this in real-world scenarios.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe specific challenges you encountered during audits. Detail how these challenges impacted the process and what actions you took to resolve them effectively.

Discuss your approach to customer relations during audits, including setting clear expectations, maintaining transparent communication, and how you ensure your team's responsiveness to client needs and concerns.

Illustrate your familiarity with other compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA. Discuss any specific experiences where you have implemented these frameworks in your previous roles.

Share your mentoring philosophy and specific initiatives you’ve undertaken to support junior auditors. Giving examples of how you helped them grow and the positive impact on the team can strengthen your answer.

When answering this question, articulate your alignment with Thoropass’s mission and values, emphasizing your excitement about innovative audit technologies and commitment to enhancing customer experiences. Connect your career goals with the company's vision.