IT Lead, Internal Audit

S&P Global Market Intelligence; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global Market Intelligence seeks an experienced IT Application Auditor to lead security audits and manage the audit plan across global technology environments. You will identify vulnerabilities through testing and ensure remediation is tracked with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes risk-based evaluations, use of analytics to improve audit quality, and staying current with security best practices and evolving threats in a complex tech landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling several technology audits including web applications.
• Experience with penetration testing using tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, NMAP, Nessus, etc.
• Exposure to Python programming and awareness of generative AI technologies.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and proficient in carrying out in-depth applications security including configurations.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security and best practices for cloud penetration testing.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Tableau is an advantage.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Strong written and oral communication, approachable style, and well-developed negotiation and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead application security audits, ensuring the efficient and timely execution of the approved Audit Plan.
• Conduct comprehensive security audits, including penetration testing, to identify vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, databases, operating systems, and cloud environments.
• Execute end-to-end audits in alignment with the annual audit plan, ensuring timely completion.
• Review audit outcomes and results, collaborating with key auditees to agree on remedial action plans and facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Leverage data analytics and automation to enhance the efficiency and quality of audit execution.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within the divisional technology functions to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Stay informed about best practices in information security audits to ensure continuous improvement.
• Keep abreast of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to enhance security posture and refine internal audit processes.

Skills

Application security

Penetration testing

Python programming

Cloud security

Data analytics awareness

Report writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in IT/CS

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

NMAP

Nessus

Python

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

This role will be part of the IT Application audit team, focusing on audit plan management and execution of Technology audits globally.

This role will provide you with a companywide perspective of the state of the internal technology environment and act in a trusted advisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead application security audits, ensuring the efficient and timely execution of the approved Audit Plan.
• Conduct comprehensive security audits, including penetration testing, to identify vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, databases, operating systems, and cloud environments.
• Execute end-to-end audits in alignment with the annual audit plan, ensuring timely completion.
• Review audit outcomes and results, collaborating with key auditees to agree on remedial action plans and facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Leverage data analytics and automation to enhance the efficiency and quality of audit execution.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within the divisional technology functions to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Stay informed about best practices in information security audits to ensure continuous improvement.
• Keep abreast of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to enhance security posture and refine internal audit processes.

What Were Looking For

• 5+ years of experience handling several technology audits including web applications. Experience with a Big 4 firm would be an advantage.
• Experience in conducting penetration testing using tools such as Burp suite, Metasploit, NMAP, Nessus, etc.
• Exposure to Python programming and awareness of generative AI technologies.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and proficient in carrying out in-depth Applications security including configurations.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security and best practices for cloud penetration testing.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Tableau is an advantage.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Strong written and oral communication, approachable style, and well-developed negotiation and listening skills
• Demonstrated experience in strong work ethic, initiative, teamwork, and flexibility in meeting department goals.
• Excellent team collaboration skills to deliver results, innovate and strive for excellence.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor / masters degree in information technology or computer science or related major

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP, CEH, Red Team, or Equivalent.