IT Internal Audit Advisor - Issue Validation (Cloud/Cyber)
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
- Job Overview: This role focuses on validating the remediation of IT-related issues and overseeing complex audits across cloud and on-premises environments. The position involves issue validation, risk management, mentoring team members, and improving IT governance and controls. This is hybrid position and need at-least 3 days onsite present in Washington, DC or Reston, VAKey Responsibilities:
- Plan, execute, and report on IT issue validations.
- Review and confirm the remediation of IT issues identified by regulators, management, and internal audits.
- pply technical expertise across cybersecurity, resiliency, and infrastructure in both cloud and on-premises environments.
- Use a risk-based approach to develop and adjust audit follow-up plans.
- Conduct testing of complex technical topics with independence and precision.
- Lead and guide other IT auditors, providing project oversight and coaching.
- Review audit documentation and ensure work meets internal quality standards.
- Build collaborative relationships with business partners and audit teams.
- Provide advisory support and share knowledge on audit and IT risk topics.
- Create insights into issue remediation trends using data analysis and visualization.
- Develop and implement innovative testing techniques using data analytics tools.
- Represent the audit team in meetings and communicate risk-related findings effectively. Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum 6 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Information Security.
- Strong understanding of cloud technologies, especially AWS.
- Exposure to cybersecurity and IT risk assessments.
- Hands-on experience performing and managing audits in large organizations.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (Tableau, Python, Power BI, R).
- Excellent project management, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor audit staff. Preferred Qualifications:
- 10 or more years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Information Security.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or related field.
- Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CEH, CRISC, or CISM.
- Experience with audits in large organizations within technology, financial services, or healthcare sectors.
- Background in risk-based audits or audit issue follow-up work. dditional Information:
- 20% Long Term Incentive Cash Bonus.
- No relocation or sponsorship available.