Job Description
Lead Auditor - SOC Audits with Technical Sales

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group. 

Your Skills:

We are seeking a Lead Auditor – SOC Audits (Technical Sales Specialist) who will operate in alignment with our India-based technical sales model, with working hours mapped to U.S. time zones (East Coast to West Coast). The role involves supporting the U.S. sales team by providing technical expertise, participating in client discussions, handling technical queries, and contributing to strategic business development.

The ideal candidate will also be a qualified SOC Auditor capable of functioning as a Lead Auditor, enabling a combined sales‑enablement‑plus‑delivery model that is scalable and sustainable.

Technical Sales & Pre‑Sales Support

  • Support the U.S. sales team with strong technical expertise during customer engagements.
  • Participate in customer meetings to provide deep technical insights and address technical inquiries.
  • Identify opportunities with U.S.-based companies operating in India and ASEAN regions.
  • Strengthen business flow between headquarters and local offices through effective coordination.

SOC Audit & Delivery Responsibilities

  • Act as a Lead Auditor for SOC audits.
  • Conduct, review, and lead compliance assessments in alignment with SOC standards.
  • Ensure high-quality delivery while maintaining independence and objectivity.
  • Integrate sales and delivery capabilities to enhance value creation and operational efficiency.

Strategic Contribution

  • Support the development of a scalable technical-sales-plus-delivery model.
  • Provide insights on market opportunities and operational improvements.
  • Collaborate with leadership to expand the model into additional service lines once validated.

Required Skills sets

  • Proven experience in technical sales, pre‑sales engineering, or other client-facing technical roles.
  • Strong understanding of IT security, compliance frameworks, and managed services.
  • Certified SOC Auditor with the ability to operate as a Lead Auditor.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience working with international teams.
  • Ability and willingness to work in U.S. time zone hours.

Key Requirements (Preferred Skills)

  • Qualification as a SOC Auditor with the capability to act as a Lead Auditor.
  • Experience working with CPA teams; understanding of CPA requirements is a strong plus as customers frequently request this during pre‑sales.
  • Experience with ISO 27001 (27K) is desirable.
  • Exposure to TISAX and ISO 42001 (42K) will be considered an advantage.

Your Qualifications: B.E/B.Tech - IT / computer Engineering or any IT/Computer graduate

 

 

 

 

At TÜV SÜD Group, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Group Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD Group. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD Group.

Work Area:  Digital, IT, IT Security & Safety
Country/Region:  India
Job Location:  Chennai
Working Model​:  Remote
Employment Type:  Full time / regular
Company:  TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
Org Unit Code: 
Requisition ID:  6994
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