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ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

Senior

ISO 27001 LEAD AUDITOR Kerndell is seeking an experienced ISO 27001 Lead Auditor to support the delivery of information security management system (ISMS) audit services to clients across the energy, industrial, and techn…

Skills: ISO 27001 Auditing, ISMS Implementation, Audit Program Management, Risk Assessment, ISO 19011

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Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

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ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Kerndell

Houston, Texas, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Posted 15d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Plan and execute first, second, and third-party ISO 27001 audits for clients in the energy, industrial, and technology sectors. Develop audit plans and deliver professional findings-based reports to executive and operational stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires an active ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification and a bachelor's degree in a technical field. Candidates must have at least five years of information security experience, including three years of direct ISO 27001 lead auditing.

Full job description

ISO 27001 LEAD AUDITOR

Kerndell is seeking an experienced ISO 27001 Lead Auditor to support the delivery of
information security management system (ISMS) audit services to clients across the
energy, industrial, and technology sectors. This is a client-facing, technically
demanding role requiring demonstrated competency in ISO 27001:2022, audit program
management, and the communication of findings to executive and operational stakeholders.

The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor will plan and execute first-party, second-party, and
third-party audits; produce audit-ready deliverables aligned to Kerndell's quality
standards; and contribute to the growth of Kerndell's information security service line.
The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence, maintain
certifications in good standing, and represent Kerndell's brand with professionalism in
all client interactions. This role is based in Houston, Texas, with client travel
expected.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, schedule, and lead Stage 1 (documentation review) and Stage 2 (on-site or
  remote) audits against ISO 27001:2022 requirements.

Develop audit plans, checklists, and sampling strategies proportionate to the
  client's risk profile and ISMS scope.

Conduct opening and closing meetings; manage audit team activities and time
  allocation across audit days.

Execute audit interviews, document reviews, and process walk-throughs to gather
  objective evidence.

Draft findings-based audit reports written to Kerndell's document standards;
  verify corrective action closure prior to issuing final reports.

Communicate findings and risk implications clearly to client personnel at all
  organizational levels.

Serve as the primary Kerndell point of contact for assigned engagements; manage
  scope, expectations, and schedule adherence.



Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification from a recognized body (PECB, BSI, CQI/IRCA,
  or equivalent); active certification in good standing required.

Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science,
  engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be
  considered where accompanied by a strong certification and professional track record.

Minimum five years of progressive experience in information security, ISMS
  implementation, or IT audit roles.

Minimum three years of direct ISO 27001 audit experience, including lead auditor
  responsibilities.

Deep working knowledge of ISO 27001:2022 clauses and Annex A controls, including
  the 2022 control restructuring.

Working knowledge of ISO 19011 audit methodology and evidence-gathering principles.

Working knowledge of at least one supplemental framework: NIST CSF, SOC 2 Trust
  Services Criteria, CIS Controls, or NIS2.

Demonstrated ability to produce technically accurate, findings-based audit reports
  to a professional standard without extensive editing.

Strong written English; US spelling and formatting standards required.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification, demonstrating breadth across
  the ISO management system family.

Experience in the energy, oil and gas, utilities, or industrial sectors.

Familiarity with NERC CIP, IEC 62443, or other operational technology security
  frameworks.

Prior consulting or professional services experience in a client-facing delivery role.



Related keywords

ISO 27001:2022ISMSLead AuditorISO 19011NIST CSFSOC 2CIS ControlsNIS2NERC CIPIEC 62443Information SecurityCybersecurityIT AuditAnnex A ControlsOperational TechnologyEnergy Sector

About Kerndell

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Industry
Oil and Gas
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2024
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
LinkedIn followers
459

Kerndell is a Quality Management, Technical Staffing, and Auditing company serving North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Backed by over 20 years of experience, Kerndell delivers ISO 9001 and API Q1/Q2 implementation, audit readiness, and third-party quality oversight. With a global reach and local support, Kerndell empowers organizations to build compliant, high-performing quality systems and elevate their operational excellence.

Offices: 2500 Citywest Blvd, Suite 150-110, Houston, Texas 77042, US

QualityAuditingISO 9001ISO CertificationStaff AugmentationInspectionTrainingAPI Q1and API Q2Compliance
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About Kerndell

LinkedInVisit site

Raising the Bar

Industry
Oil and Gas
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2024
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
LinkedIn followers
459

Kerndell is a Quality Management, Technical Staffing, and Auditing company serving North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Backed by over 20 years of experience, Kerndell delivers ISO 9001 and API Q1/Q2 implementation, audit readiness, and third-party quality oversight. With a global reach and local support, Kerndell empowers organizations to build compliant, high-performing quality systems and elevate their operational excellence.

Offices: 2500 Citywest Blvd, Suite 150-110, Houston, Texas 77042, US

QualityAuditingISO 9001ISO CertificationStaff AugmentationInspectionTrainingAPI Q1and API Q2Compliance
View all jobs at Kerndell

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