Lead IT Internal Auditor

Job Description

The Lead IT Internal Auditor role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while helping to improve the governance, risk, and control environment of our client's IT infrastructure. You will act as a key driver of change within Internal Audit and across the organization.

Job Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC, US

Salary Range: USD $105,000 - $136,000

Additional Compensation: 20% long term incentive bonus

Key responsibilities include:

• Apply specialized technical knowledge and expertise to perform audits focused on cyber security, resiliency, and complex infrastructure environments both in the cloud and on-premises.

• Identify risks and assess potential impact of risks on the organization; use a risk-based approach to develop and adjust audit plans as appropriate and determine areas requiring additional analysis.
• Provide day-to-day project management oversight of other IT Auditors (including project guidance and coaching).
• Conduct first level review of work and documentation; leverage IT Audit Manager/Director guidance as needed.
• Communicate project team and audit objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve results.
• Conduct the testing of highly complex technical topics with autonomy and a keen focus on the highest risk areas.
• Act as a source of knowledge related to technical domains and coaching junior staff.
• Assist team in creating regular points of view by compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Build and maintain relationships with business partners.
• Provide advice and share Internal Audit knowledge with business partner managers and staff.

Minimum Required Experience

• 4 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Information Security

Desired Experience

• 7+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Information Security
• Masters degree and/or Master of Business Administration in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related area of study
• One or more of the following certifications: CISA, CISSP, CEH, CRISC, CISM
• Understanding of IT related risk management practices, industry frameworks, and regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and possession of related certifications
• Excellent understanding of cloud technologies, such as Amazon Web Services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and data analytic skills