IT Internal Audit Assistant Manager leading independent reviews of IT projects and programs. Enhancing IT security and governance risk/control environment across North America with global team support.
Responsibilities
Lead independent reviews of IT projects and programs and be responsible for supporting planning and execution of risk-based, process focused IT audit and advisory assignments.
Improve the overall IT security and governance risk/control environment for key IT projects/programs developed.
Operate primarily across North America with support to UK and European operations.
Provide real-time guidance on cybersecurity, AI implementation, secure development practices, cloud infrastructure, and data governance.
Identify gaps in Software Development Lifecycle practices across critical projects and collaborate with stakeholders to craft recommendations that align with both internal standards and industry best practices.
Prepare concise, executive-ready memorandums that distill complex technical risks into clear business language.
Requirements
Post Secondary education in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field - is required.
A minimum of 3 years in IT auditing - is required.
Recognized professional audit or security related designation (CIA, CISA, AAIA, CCSK, CCSP, CISSP, CISM, etc.).
Working experience in reviewing software engineering controls related to project governance, data governance, IT and Data Security, testing and change/release management areas.
Knowledge of best practices and strong security controls over cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) or Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) technologies and their security implication.
Proficient in reviewing security vulnerabilities identified from different platforms such as middleware/container/automated pipelines with experience to independent assess the end-risk and root cause for each of the vulnerabilities.
Knowledge of cyber security risks, assessments, reports and frameworks such as those published by leading organizations (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, etc.) is an asset.
Strong analytical skills that lead to accurate conclusions.
Strong project management skills and solutions driven.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Experience using data analytics tools is an asset.
Prior Big 4 firm and insurance industry experience is an asset.
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
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