IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant

Overview

This role supports an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk practice focused on helping clients assess technology risks, develop strategies, and strengthen governance, internal audit, compliance, and cybersecurity programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with client executives and management teams to understand client businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within business systems to ensure technology risks are managed.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct client interaction across multiple aspects of an engagement.
• Think independently and strategically about clients’ businesses, systems, and risks; provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations and objectives.
• Assist with implementation of new processes and controls to address key risks.
• Assess, manage, and optimize information technology risk across areas including:
  • Cybersecurity
  • IT strategy and governance
  • IT regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Business continuity
• Review clients’ processes and controls against industry frameworks; identify gaps in design and execution and communicate issues and recommendations.
• Assist in developing audit programs and executing internal audits and IT control assessments, including:
  • IT strategy and governance
  • IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery
  • Cybersecurity
  • Third party risk
  • ITGC and application controls
  • SOC reporting
  • Regulatory and compliance requirements
• Draft comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for client delivery.
• Document and review engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies.
• Serve as a business advisor by building relationships and communicating effectively to provide superior client service.
• Facilitate professional presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Continue developing knowledge across a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools/utilities.
• Pursue external and internal education, training, and cross-training opportunities to support ongoing career development.
• Use entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong internal and external client relationships.
• Support growth and development of team members through coaching and helping associates meet professional goals.
• Participate in team activities that support work-life balance.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 4 year degree
• Three (3) years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program
• CISA, CISSP, CISM or SSCP certifications preferred
• 3+ year(s) experience with IT audit or cybersecurity
• Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills

Compensation & Benefits

• The national pay rate range is $78,100 to $126,500
• In California: pay rate range is $89,800 to $145,500

Compensation is influenced by factors including applicant skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location. A comprehensive compensation and benefits package is offered to eligible employees.

Location

California (pay rate range applies for this location).