IT Audit Director - Cyber, AI and Cloud Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid) Shift/Schedule: Full-time, hybrid schedule with regular in-office days Pay/Compensation: $175,000 – $239,000 per year
About the Role A well-established financial institution experiencing rapid market growth is hiring an IT Audit Director to lead its technology audit coverage of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud platforms. This leader will shape how the internal audit function evaluates emerging technology risk across a complex, highly regulated enterprise. The role offers visibility with senior executives and the audit committee, along with a hybrid schedule and strong long-term stability.
The ideal candidate has led technology audit teams in a regulated financial services environment and can translate complex cyber, cloud, and AI risks into clear business terms. You are comfortable challenging senior technology leaders and presenting directly to an audit committee.
This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.
Core Responsibilities
Lead risk-based internal audits of cybersecurity, cloud, and artificial intelligence programs
Develop the annual technology audit plan aligned to enterprise risk priorities
Evaluate model governance, data controls, and responsible use of AI solutions
Assess cloud security architecture, identity management, and third-party technology risk
Manage and develop a team of IT audit managers and senior auditors
Present audit results and emerging risk themes to executives and the audit committee
Coordinate with regulators, external auditors, and second-line risk partners
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, accounting, or related field
Extensive IT audit or technology risk experience within financial services or consulting
Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001
Hands-on experience auditing public cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
Proven people leadership and executive-level communication skills
Active CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or comparable professional certification
Preferred Qualifications
Experience auditing machine learning models or AI governance programs
Cloud security certification such as CCSK or AWS Security Specialty
Background in a regulated financial institution or mortgage finance
Familiarity with IIA standards and SOX technology control testing
Master's degree in business, cybersecurity, or information systems
Benefits & Pay
Pay: $175,000 – $239,000 per year
Competitive annual salary based on experience
Hybrid schedule with a mix of remote and in-office days
Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits through the employer
Senior leadership role with audit committee visibility
Stable organization with strong investment in technology and talent
Screening Questions
How many years have you led IT audit or technology risk teams, and in what industry?
Describe an audit you led covering cloud security or artificial intelligence governance.
Which professional certifications do you currently hold, such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC?