IT Auditor

Altis; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid environment

Vacation and wellness initiatives

Professional development

Job summary

Altis Technology in Ottawa leads high-impact IT audits for a public sector financial organization, guiding risk-based reviews from planning to reporting. You’ll work with technology stakeholders to translate complex risks into actionable insights for senior leadership in a hybrid setting across Ottawa, Toronto, Mississauga, or Montreal.

As a senior individual contributor, you’ll leverage expertise in IT risk, cybersecurity, cloud and data privacy while mentoring peers and shaping governance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk, cybersecurity, technology governance or technology assurance.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of cloud, networks, endpoint security, identity management, data platforms and agile delivery.
• Experience applying NIST, CIS Controls, COBIT, ISO 27001/27002 and IIA standards.
• Demonstrated audit leadership, stakeholder engagement, project management and executive communication skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT or CISA are strongly preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, ACL/HighBond, IDEA, Python, SQL or governed GenAI audit applications is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, risk-based IT audits from planning through reporting, ensuring quality and actionable outcomes.
• Assess cybersecurity, cloud, identity and access management, data privacy, AI and third-party technology risks.
• Guide and review audit work, strengthening evidence quality, analysis and professional judgment.
• Translate technical findings into clear recommendations and executive-level reports.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to communicate risks, findings and improvement opportunities.
• Advance audit practices through data analytics, emerging technologies, mentorship and continuous improvement.

Skills

IT audit

risk management

stakeholder engagement

executive communication

project management

cybersecurity

cloud technologies

data privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems / CS / engineering

Tools

Power BI

ACL/HighBond

IDEA

Python

SQL

Job description

Principal, IT Auditor

Location: Ottawa, Toronto, Mississauga, or Montreal (2–3 days on-site per week)

Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills required. French-English bilingualism is an asset.

Background Check Requirement: Must meet government security screening requirements. Hold or be eligible for Canadian Reliability clearance.

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced IT audit professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and influencing meaningful change? A leading public sector financial organization is seeking a Principal, IT Audit to lead high-impact technology audits, strengthen risk management practices and provide trusted insights to senior leadership.

In this senior individual contributor role, you'll work alongside experienced audit professionals and technology stakeholders, bringing clarity to emerging risks and helping shape stronger governance practices. You'll lead through expertise, collaboration and sound judgment, without direct people management responsibilities.

What's In It for You

• A competitive salary, performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits.
• A flexible hybrid environment that supports work-life balance, including generous vacation and wellness initiatives.
• Continuous learning, professional development and opportunities to mentor others.
• An inclusive, collaborative culture where diverse perspectives and innovative thinking are valued.
• Meaningful exposure to senior executives and strategic technology initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead complex, risk-based IT audits from planning through reporting, ensuring quality and actionable outcomes.
• You’ll assess cybersecurity, cloud, identity and access management, data privacy, AI and third-party technology risks.
• You’ll guide and review audit work, strengthening evidence quality, analysis and professional judgment.
• You’ll translate technical findings into clear recommendations and executive-level reports.
• You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders to communicate risks, findings and improvement opportunities.
• You’ll advance audit practices through data analytics, emerging technologies, mentorship and continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk, cybersecurity, technology governance or technology assurance.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of cloud, networks, endpoint security, identity management, data platforms and agile delivery.
• Experience applying NIST, CIS Controls, COBIT, ISO 27001/27002 and IIA standards.
• Demonstrated audit leadership, stakeholder engagement, project management and executive communication skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT or CISA are strongly preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, ACL/HighBond, IDEA, Python, SQL or governed GenAI audit applications is an asset, as is expertise in technology resilience or data governance.

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the details, asks thoughtful questions and can turn complex technology risks into practical insights. Someone who leads by example, brings fresh perspectives and helps elevate the entire team's work."

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.