IT Internal Audit Advisor
Location: Reston, VA
Job Type: Direct Placement
Company: ARC Group
Category: Administration
Job Description Apply Now
IT Internal Auditor - Reston, VAARC Group is looking for an IT Internal Auditor - Our team of trusted audit professionals evaluates every aspect of Client’s IT environment. From on-premises environments to cutting-edge cloud services, our audits cover a broad range of exciting technologies, providing a challenging environment with tremendous opportunities for personal growth.
Within IT Audit, the IT Audit Issue Follow-up team focuses on validating the remediation of significant IT-related issues stemming from regulators, management self-identified issues, as well as audit-identified issues. In this highly visible position, you will oversee and lead planning, executing, and reporting the results of IT-related issue validation while also monitoring the overall IT risk environment. As a valued contributor on the Audit Issue Follow-up Team, you will play a pivotal role in coaching and mentoring other team members.
The Impact You Will MakeThis role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own while helping to improve the governance, risk, and control environment of Client. You will act as a key driver of change within Internal Audit and across the organization. Key responsibilities include:
- Apply specialized technical expertise to opine on issue validation in complex areas, such as cybersecurity, resiliency, and complex infrastructure environments both in the cloud and on-premises.
- Work with management across the issue management life cycle, providing proactive feedback on the progress of issue remediation and potential gaps in remediation.
- Use a risk-based approach to develop and adjust follow-up 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 Director guidance as needed.
- Conduct 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 coach junior staff.
- Assist in creating regular points of view on overall issue remediation trends 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.
- Ideate innovative ways of using data analytics to perform testing. Execute associated data analytics and visualizations.
Minimum Required Experiences
- 6 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Information Security.
- Excellent understanding of cloud technologies, such as Amazon Web Services.
- Exposure to cybersecurity.
- Strong project management skills.
- Prior experience leading IT Audits and coaching and providing feedback to audit staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Strong data analytics skills and knowledge of related tools and languages (e.g., Tableau, Python, Power BI, R).
Desired Experiences
- 10 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Information Security.
- At least 5 years of experience in IT Audit.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree and/or Master of Business Administration in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or related area of study is preferred.
- One or more of the following certifications: CISA, CISSP, CEH, CRISC, CISM.
Interested? Email your most updated resume to Suresh at Suresh@arcgonline.com, or apply online and explore other opportunities at www.arcgonline.com. ARC Group is a Forbes-ranked top 20 recruiting and executive search firm, connecting top technical talent with clients nationwide. We pride ourselves on understanding both candidates’ and clients’ goals and serving both with integrity and excellence. ARC Group is an equal opportunity workplace, committed to building a diverse workforce.