Tech IT Audit Lead — Risk, Cyber & AI

Astra Tech; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraTech is seeking a senior IT Audit leader to manage risk-based audits and special projects, aligning with global standards and regulatory requirements. You will assess IT controls, cloud security, data privacy, and emerging technologies while building strong relationships across teams.

You will oversee planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring timely follow-ups on remediation actions and presenting insights to senior management and the Audit Committee.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or information systems.
• One or more professional certifications in audit/security/cloud/ emerging tech (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, CISM).
• 10–12 years of experience in IT audit (internal or external).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of risk-based IT audits and special projects per AstraTech policies and global standards.
• Oversee audit planning, execution, and reporting to identify technology risks.
• Assess IT controls, Cloud, cybersecurity, data privacy, and governance with improvement recommendations.
• Draft IT audit reports and ensure timely follow-up on management action plans.
• Build relationships with senior management and key stakeholders across groups.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Networking

Information security

Cyber security

Cloud security

Data privacy

Blockchain

Artificial Intelligence

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Job description

AstraTech is seeking a senior IT Audit leader to manage risk-based audits and special projects, aligning with global standards and regulatory requirements. You will assess IT controls, cloud security, data privacy, and emerging technologies while building strong relationships across teams.

You will oversee planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring timely follow-ups on remediation actions and presenting insights to senior management and the Audit Committee.