IT and Security Audit Associate 2027

Mazars in Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Ireland invites ambitious graduates to join a three-year IT and security audit training programme, with exposure to IT general controls, governance, cyber security, and data privacy across multiple clients.

You’ll train at Forvis Mazars University, pursue CISA in year 1 and CISM in year 2, and choose from options like CRISC or CISSP in year 3, developing both technical and audit skills for a wide range of careers.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in any discipline.
• Strong communicator who enjoys meeting people and exploring ideas.
• Organised, detail-oriented with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Three-year graduate training across IT, security and audit disciplines including external and internal audit, security, risk, investigations and emerging AI/audit areas.
• Pursue industry certifications such as CISA and CISM as part of the programme.
• Gain broad exposure to Irish and international clients and develop technical IT/security and audit skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Tech-savvy

Attention to detail

Education

Honours degree (any discipline)

Tools

General IT skills

Job description

At Forvis Mazars, we’re not just one of the leading professional services firms in Ireland — we’re a launchpad for ambitious graduates ready to make an impact. With over 1,000 professionals across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick, and a global network spanning 100+ countries, we offer the scale, support, and opportunities to help you thrive.

Why join us?

Our next-generation graduate programme is built around you. We understand that no two people are the same, so we tailor your training, mentoring, and career development to match your strengths, interests, and goals.

Here, you’ll be more than just a number. You’ll be empowered to lead, innovate, and grow — personally and professionally. If you're looking for a career where your voice matters and your work makes a difference, this is the place for you

The Position

Our IT and security audit training programme provides you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and audit skills in areas such as IT general controls, AI, IT governance, risk management, cyber security, data privacy, network security, digital forensics and incident response, amongst others.

Associates are also provided the opportunity and support to successfully obtain internationally recognised industry certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) as well as becoming familiar with a variety of other industry standards.

Successful candidates will be offered a three-year graduate training programme which will provide them with a wealth of opportunity to conduct audit work across a range of IT, security and audit disciplines including external audit, internal audit, security, cyber, risk, investigations, SOC and the emerging discipline of digital trust and AI audit.

The new IT and security audit associates will join a growing team of strong technical audit professionals working on a range of prestigious Irish and international clients. Over the 3 years of the programme, you will develop both your technical IT/security skills and your audit skills, leaving you with a range of exciting career options on completion of your contract, including the option to stay within the Forvis Mazars Group.

You will receive comprehensive training over the course of your training contract including at the Forvis Mazars University, ongoing soft and technical skills training. In year 1 you will pursue the Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) programme, in year 2 the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and in year 3 you can elect to pursue one of a series of options ranging from CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, Cyber Security Foundation Professional Certificate (CSFPC) or similar.

About you

We’re looking for bright, motivated individuals from a wide range of backgrounds—whetherthat’s engineering, business, law, science, or a related field. What matters most is youreagerness to learn, collaborate, and apply your skills effectively. We’ll equip you with thetechnical and business know-how you need—but your energy, curiosity, and attitude arewhat will set you apart.

What we’re looking for

• You’re working towards or have recently completed an honours degree in any discipline.
• You act with integrity and always strive to do the right thing.
• You’re a strong communicator who enjoys meeting people and exploring new ideas.
• You value respect, inclusivity, and supporting those around you.
• You thrive in team environments and enjoy working with others.
• You’re organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage your time effectively.
• You’re comfortable with technology and have solid computer skills.
• You think critically and enjoy solving problems with logic and creativity.
• You have excellent organisational skills, computer literacy and attention to detail