IT Risk Management Specialist, Internal Audit

High Tech Genesis; Lasalle; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tech Genesis is seeking a senior IT Risk Management Specialist to lead IT audit engagements, assess technology risks, evaluate IT controls, and provide recommendations that strengthen governance, cybersecurity, and risk management practices. This role involves engaging with senior stakeholders and guiding improvements across IT risk domains.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IT audit/risk, 5+ years leading engagements, and holds certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CGEIT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, CS, or engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years IT audit, IT risk, cybersecurity, or technology governance experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading IT audit or risk engagements.
• Current certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CGEIT.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Assess IT governance, cybersecurity, cloud, IAM, data governance, privacy, and third‑party risks.
• Perform risk assessments, control testing, and audit documentation.
• Prepare executive reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Support audit process improvements, automation, and mentoring.

Skills

IT Audit & Risk Management

Cybersecurity & Cloud Security

Identity & Access Management

Data Governance & Privacy

NIST & ISO 27001

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CGEIT

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior IT Risk Management Specialist to lead IT audit engagements, assess technology risks, evaluate IT controls, and provide recommendations that strengthen governance, cybersecurity, and risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IT audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Assess IT governance, cybersecurity, cloud, IAM, data governance, privacy, and third‑party risks.
• Perform risk assessments, control testing, and audit documentation.
• Prepare executive reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Support audit process improvements, automation, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of IT audit, IT risk, cybersecurity, or technology governance experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading IT audit or risk engagements.
• Current certification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CGEIT.

Technical Skills

• IT Audit & Risk Management
• Cybersecurity & Cloud Security
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Data Governance & Privacy
• NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, CIS Controls