Security Analyst

Columbia, United States | Posted on 06/02/2025

Seva Ltd is a US based Certified Public Accounting firm helping clients with their taxation, accounting, payroll and state compliance requirements.

With a strong presence in the US and India, our niche is helping multinational entities, operating in both the US and in India, with their international tax and transfer pricing transaction compliances.

We are looking for hard-working and motivated people to join our team as we scale our company to new horizons. We offer an open and professional workplace environment in the US, where you get exposure to US work, team and clients.

We are looking for a Security & GRC Analyst to join our CPA firm’s cybersecurity team. This role involves ensuring the security of financial data, tax-related client records, and internal systems while maintaining compliance with IRS regulations and industry security standards. The ideal candidate will play a key role in protecting the firm’s client portal, managing cloud security, providing user training to accountants, and implementing security best practices across the organization.

• Client Portal & Data Security – Ensure the security and compliance of the firm’s client portal, used for secure document sharing between accountants and clients.
• Implement access control policies, encryption, and monitoring to protect sensitive client tax data.
• Monitor API calls and security events using AWS Cloud Trail, Cloud Watch, and Event Bridge for anomaly detection in the client portal.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in a CPA Environment – Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in tax filing systems and financial data storage.
• Ensure compliance with IRS-related security regulations, NIST 2.0, and best practices for financial data protection.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining security policies, technical documentation, and compliance reports specific to tax and financial data.
• Oversee device security and proper offboarding for employees handling sensitive financial data.
• User Security Awareness & IT Support – Develop and conduct cybersecurity training for accountants and staff, focusing on phishing prevention, secure document handling, and access control.
• Provide IT security support, including network troubleshooting, secure access configurations, and endpoint management (Zoho MDM).
• Assist employees with secure authentication methods (Duo-MFA) and data security best practices.
• Manage IAM policies, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Network ACLs to ensure secure cloud operations.
• Secure cloud-based financial applications by enforcing least-privilege access and logging security events.
• Support logging, monitoring, and dashboarding efforts to improve security visibility.

• Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, or Computer Science with a focus on Cybersecurity.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or related fields. Experience in financial data security or familiarity with security best practices in tax/accounting environments is a plus.
• Cloud Security Expertise: AWS services including IAM, Cloud Trail, Cloud Watch, Lambda, Event Bridge, NSGs, and NACLs.
• Endpoint & Network Security:
  Experience with Zoho MDM, Duo-MFA, and secure file sharing controls.
• Governance & Compliance:
  Knowledge of IRS-related security requirements, NIST 2.0, policy drafting, and risk assessments.
• IT Support & User Training:
  Proficiency in network troubleshooting, security awareness training for accountants, and secure authentication practices.
• Technical Documentation & Security Operations:
  Strong ability to create detailed documentation and support security operations.
• Multilingual Proficiency:
  Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati to communicate with a diverse team effectively and client base.

• A learning-driven role with exposure to financial data security, client portal security, and compliance in a CPA environment.
• Hands-on experience in cloud security, IAM, risk management, and IT security support.
• The opportunity to train accountants and professionals on best practices in cybersecurity for tax and financial data.
• A collaborative work environment with mentorship and growth opportunities in cybersecurity and compliance.

If you are eager to learn, adapt to new environments, and contribute to securing financial data, we encourage you to apply!