Lead IT Internal Auditor – Tech Risk & Cybersecurity

Baxter International Inc.; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Lead IT Internal Auditor to drive technology-focused audit engagements globally. You will evaluate cyber, cloud, privacy, and governance controls while partnering with cross-functional leaders to strengthen risk management and drive improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in IT audit or risk, professional certifications, and the ability to travel about 10%. Strong communication in English is essential as you will report findings to management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, internal controls, or related assurance.
• Proven track record leading complex audit or risk engagements in regulated or publicly traded environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud services, privacy, operational technology, data governance, third‑party risk, and enterprise applications.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business risks and actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT, cybersecurity, privacy, OT, and integrated audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Evaluate technology risks across cloud platforms, enterprise apps, IAM, cybersecurity operations, development, data management, and third‑party providers.
• Assess IT general controls, application controls, automated controls, and security frameworks.
• Analyze governance and control practices for emerging technologies, including AI, to enable responsible innovation.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve security, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

IT audit

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Cloud computing

Regulated environments

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Lead IT Internal Auditor to drive technology-focused audit engagements globally. You will evaluate cyber, cloud, privacy, and governance controls while partnering with cross-functional leaders to strengthen risk management and drive improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in IT audit or risk, professional certifications, and the ability to travel about 10%. Strong communication in English is essential as you will report findings to management and