Sr Audit Manager - Tech & Ops - Information & Cyber Security (ICS)

The Edge Partnership; Chennai District; On-site; INR 7,191,000 - 9,108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edge Partnership is seeking a senior IT audit professional to join a leading global financial services client in Bangalore. The role centers on delivering high‑risk audits with integrated teams, applying IAM, vulnerability management, code security and threat intelligence expertise.

You will mentor staff, ensure quality audit deliverables, and drive remediation with management while championing innovative methods like AI and data analytics in audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, IS, or a related field; master’s degree is a plus.
• 13+ years of IT auditing, information security, or risk management experience.
• Strong understanding of IAM, vulnerability management, code security, SOC, threat intelligence, red/purple teaming, penetration testing.
• Familiarity with NIST and CIS standards; knowledge of cyber risk management.

Responsibilities

• Act as Team Manager or Team Lead to lead the delivery of high-risk audits with integrated teams.
• Execute audit work and issue validation in an efficient and effective manner, within the given budget and timelines.
• Provide clear guidance, detailed review and supervision of the audit team’s work, so that audit deliverables meet quality standards.
• Clearly identify the risks and impact of issues during issue writing, agreeing these issues with management and obtaining quality management action plans to mitigate the risk.
• Provide guidance to the team on business/ audit technical knowledge and management skills.
• Champion innovation and increase the use of leading-edge methods, such as artificial intelligence and data analytics, in audit assignments.
• Track the implementation/delivery of the agreed issues and action plans for the audits assigned, understanding the key risks arising, provide advice on resolution of issues to auditees/action plan owners and escalated audit findings that remain unresolved.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

Vulnerability Management

Code Security

Security Operations

Threat Intelligence

Red and Purple Teaming

Penetration Testing

IT Auditing

Risk Management

NIST and CIS Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

Audit Tools

Cloud Services

Job description

Our client is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. Looking for strong technical expertise across identity and access management, vulnerability management, application and code security, security operations, threat intelligence, red and purple teaming, and penetration testing, together with a solid understanding of cyber risk management and industry standards such as NIST and CIS. Experience in AI security and digital assets is highly desirable.

Position Type: Permanent

Mode of Interview: Virtual / Face

Experience: 13+ yrs

Location: Bangalore

Skills: Hands-on experience in Cyber Security risk, information security, cyber security, Identity Access Management, Third Party Risk, Management, Audit, Risk and Controls, vulnerability management, application and code security, security operations, threat intelligence, red and purple teaming, and penetration testing, cyber risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Team Manager or Team Lead to lead the delivery of high-risk audits with integrated teams;
• Execute audit work and issue validation in an efficient and effective manner, within the given budget and timelines;
• Provide clear guidance, detailed review and supervision of the audit team s work, so that audit deliverables meet quality standards;
• Clearly identify the risks and impact of issues during issue writing, agreeing these issues with management and obtaining quality management action plans to mitigate the risk;
• Provide guidance to the team on business/ audit technical knowledge and management skills;
• Champion innovation and increase the use of leading-edge methods, such as artificial intelligence and data analytics, in audit assignments; and
• Track the implementation/delivery of the agreed issues and action plans for the audits assigned, understanding the key risks arising, provide advice on resolution of issues to auditees/action plan owners and escalated audit findings that remain unresolved.

Role requirements

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. A master s degree is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in IT auditing, information security, or risk management.
• Technical and Audit Skills: Strong understanding of identity and access management, vulnerability management, code security, security operation centre, threat intelligence, red and purple teaming, penetration testing, ICT related industry standards such as NIST and CIS, and risk management. IT infrastructure components, including servers, networks, databases, and cloud services would be a plus. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices. Proficiency in audit tools and techniques.
• Professional Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) related certificates are highly desirable. Other designations such as Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) are a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.