Technology Audit Lead

Apex Group Ltd (India Branch); Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd (India Branch) is seeking an experienced Technology Audit Lead to join our Internal Audit team in Pune. You will assess the design and effectiveness of technology controls across systems and processes, and provide assurance to senior leadership on IT risk posture.

Responsibilities include planning and executing audits, reporting findings, and guiding remediation. Strong knowledge of NIST, SOC, COBIT, and cloud controls, plus relevant certifications, are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, IS, CS or related field.
• 7–8 years in IT audit, technology risk, or IT compliance.
• Proven experience with NIST, SOC 1/2, and COBIT.
• Cloud familiarity (AWS, Azure) and control frameworks.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or CIA are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on technology audits across infrastructure, apps, cybersecurity, and cloud.
• Assess IT control frameworks incl. NIST 800-53/800-171, SOC 1/SOC 2, ISO 27001, COBIT 2019.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of access control, change management, data protection.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance teams.
• Develop audit procedures aligned with standards and risk assessments.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and communicate findings to management.
• Track remediation of audit issues and verify closure.
• Advise on control implications of emerging technologies and IT projects.
• Develop understanding of regulatory requirements and IT governance best practices.
• Execute delegated tasks from Group CISO and cyber leadership.
• Support Group Cyber Strategy to align activities with strategic objectives.

Skills

IT audit

NIST / SOC / COBIT knowledge

Cloud controls knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / IS / CS

CISA

CISSP

CRISC

CIA

Tools

GRC platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Reports To: Global Head of Technology Controls

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technology Audit Lead to join our Internal Audit team. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in auditing frameworks such as NIST, SOC 1 & SOC 2, and COBIT, and who possesses a deep understanding of technology controls. The successful candidate will assess the design and effectiveness of technology controls across various systems and processes, providing assurance to senior leadership on the organization’s IT audit and risk posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on technology audits covering infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and cloud environments.
• Assess IT control frameworks including but not limited to NIST 800-53/800-171, SOC 1/SOC 2, ISO 27001 and COBIT 2019.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls over areas such as access management, change management, data protection, and business continuity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance.
• Develop audit procedures and programs that align with industry standards and internal risk assessments.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and communicate findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Track remediation of audit issues and validate closure of management actions.
• Provide advisory support on control implications of emerging technologies and IT projects.
• Develop a strong understanding on regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to IT governance, risk, and compliance.
• Execute delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Group CISO and other empowered Group Cyber leadership authorities, ensuring timely and effective completion in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Support the Group Cyber Strategy end-to-end, driving alignment of all activities, decisions, and deliverables with strategic objectives and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 7-8 years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, or IT compliance roles.
• Proven experience with NIST, SOC 1/SOC 2, and COBIT audit frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of technology controls, including logical access, change management, security configurations, and incident management.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or CIA are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and associated control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with automated audit tools, data analytics, or GRC platforms.
• Understanding of regulatory environments (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Knowledge of DevOps, ITIL, or Agile methodologies.