Information Security Audit Specialist

Tekskills Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. is seeking an experienced Information Security Audit Specialist to define audit areas, develop comprehensive audit plans, and conduct TOE and TOD across the organization.

The role focuses on improving audit announcements, execution, and the overall audit framework to align with best practices. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of audit experience, deep information security knowledge, and familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, and TISAX.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of audit experience.
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles and controls.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST and TISAX.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certifications such as CISA or CISSP are desirable.
• Experience with audit management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed audit plan covering all critical areas.
• Identify and define key audit areas for comprehensive coverage.
• Prepare a statement of audit benefits emphasizing risk-based approaches.
• Conduct Test of Effectiveness (TOE) and Test of Design (TOD).
• Enhance audit announcements and execution for efficiency.
• Streamline the audit framework and templates to industry best practices.
• Define exception approval rules and QA processes for high standards.
• Implement robust reporting and escalation to address findings.
• Collaborate with departments to gather information and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Audit experience

Information security

ISO 27001

NIST

TISAX

Communication

CISA or CISSP (preferred)

Tools

Audit management tools

Job description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Security Audit Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing a comprehensive audit plan, defining audit areas across the organization, and conducting both Test of Effectiveness (TOE) and Test of Design (TOD). The role also involves enhancing the audit announcement and execution process, streamline, and updating the audit framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop a detailed audit plan covering all critical areas of the organization.
• To identify and define key audit areas to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• To prepare a statement highlighting the advantages of conducting audits based on the defined audit areas. Emphasize the benefits of a risk-based approach to auditing.
• To conduct Test of Effectiveness (TOE) and Test of Design (TOD) for various audit areas.
• To enhance the process for audit announcement and execution to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• To streamline the audit framework and process templates to align with industry best practices.
• To define exception approval rules and quality assurance processes to maintain high standards in audit execution.
• To implement robust reporting and escalation processes to address audit findings promptly.
• To work closely with various departments to gather necessary information and ensure audit readiness and communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

Must have skills:

• Must have prior audit experience of 10+ years.
• Must have In-depth knowledge of information security principles, practices, and have prior experience in handling technical security controls.
• Must have knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, TISAX.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Experience with audit management tools and software.