Senior IT Audit Analyst

Compensation: $130,0000

Job Overview - Senior IT Audit Analyst - JO# 34198

A leading global organization is hiring a Senior IT Audit Analyst to support and lead IT audit engagements with a focus on IT General Controls (ITGCs). This is a high-impact role offering exposure to a complex, global technology environment, along with opportunities to work closely with cybersecurity teams and leverage data analytics and AI tools to modernize audit processes.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong IT audit foundation who is looking to expand into emerging technology risk, automation, and more strategic audit work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute IT audit engagements (planning, risk assessment, testing, reporting)
• Perform testing across key ITGC areas: access management, change management, and IT operations
• Evaluate control design and effectiveness; identify gaps and recommend improvements
• Support SOX ITGC testing, integrated audits, and special projects
• Partner with cybersecurity and IT teams to assess risks across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments
• Use data analytics and AI tools to improve audit efficiency and insights
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Computer Science, or related field
• Relevant certification (or in progress): CISA preferred; CPA, CISSP, or Security+ a plus
• Experience with SOX testing and internal audit methodologies
• Comfortable working in a global, matrixed environment
• Willingness to travel (~20-40%)
• 3-6 years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, or internal audit
• Strong knowledge of ITGCs and SOX compliance
• Familiarity with frameworks like COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts (IAM, vulnerability management, etc.)
• Experience working with ERP systems, cloud platforms, and access controls
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Job Details

Workplace Policy: #li-Hybrid

Seniority Level: Associate

Linked In Poster: #li-TC1

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