Information Security Audit Specialist

Tekskills Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. is seeking an experienced Information Security Audit Specialist to lead comprehensive audits across the organization. The role requires developing audit plans, defining key areas, and performing TOE and TOD to ensure robust security controls.

You will strengthen the audit framework, improve announcements and execution, and ensure quality assurance with clear stakeholder communications and escalations.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles and security controls.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and TISAX.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed audit plan covering critical areas.
• Identify and define key audit areas for comprehensive coverage.
• Prepare statements highlighting audit advantages using a risk-based approach.
• Conduct Test of Effectiveness (TOE) and Test of Design (TOD).
• Enhance audit announcements and execution processes for efficiency.
• Streamline audit framework and templates to align with best practices.
• Define exception approval rules and quality assurance processes.
• Implement robust reporting and escalation to address audit findings.
• Collaborate with departments to gather information and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Audit management

Information security

Communication

Risk-based auditing

Tools

Audit management software

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, streamlining, 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.