Senior IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Advisory

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with client executives and management teams to gain insights into their businesses and support the identification and management of financial and operational risks within their business systems, ensuring that technology risks are effectively addressed.

• Acquire extensive knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct interaction while engaging in various aspects of an engagement.

• Independently and strategically assess your clients’ business, systems, and risks, offering recommendations for business and process enhancements based on insights gained regarding the client’s operations, processes, and objectives.

• Deliver strategic business assurance to clients by aiding in the implementation of new processes and controls that mitigate key risks.

• Evaluate, manage, and enhance information technology risk across diverse areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, compliance with IT regulations, and business continuity.

• Examine clients' processes and controls against industry standards, identifying design and execution gaps, and conveying issues and recommendations to clients.

• Contribute to the creation of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the following areas:

• 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

• Assist in composing comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for client delivery, ensuring engagement work papers are documented and reviewed in alignment with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies.

• Serve as a trusted business advisor, fostering relationships and communicating effectively with clients to deliver exceptional client service.

• Conduct professional and impactful presentations to both internal and external audiences.

• Continue to enhance your knowledge and experience across a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools/utilities.

• Exhibit a commitment to continuous growth, learning, and skill development through external and internal education, training, and cross-training opportunities to maximize your contributions to organizational goals and your career growth.

• Leverage your entrepreneurial skills to build robust relationships both internally and externally with clients.

• Foster the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, assisting associates in achieving their professional aspirations.

• Participate in friendships, social activities, and team outings that promote a healthy work-life balance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.

• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certifications are preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in IT audit or cybersecurity.

• Experience with HITRUST engagements is preferred.

• Candidates who are open to obtaining HITRUST Certification in the future are encouraged to apply.

• Experience in a client-serving capacity for a consulting firm is desired.

• Familiarity with cloud audit experience and certifications is preferred.

• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.