IT Associate

SM Retail Inc; Philippines; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Retail Inc. is seeking fresh graduates to join our IT audit team in the Philippines. You will assist in IT audit engagements, review system configurations, and help assess risks across cloud environments, networks, and cybersecurity.

You will perform technical testing, analyze data to identify potential risks and control gaps, and document findings with actionable recommendations to strengthen technology controls. A curiosity for emerging technologies is essential.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates with a relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Foundational knowledge of OS, networks, databases, cloud computing, and information security.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication; eager to learn IT audit and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in IT audit engagements and technical assessments.
• Review configurations, access controls, logs, and other technical evidence.
• Help assess risks in cloud, databases, networks, and cybersecurity.
• Perform technical testing and data analysis to identify risks and control gaps.
• Document findings and contribute recommendations to strengthen technology controls.
• Keep up with emerging cybersecurity trends.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

What You'll Do

• Assist in IT audit engagements and technical assessments.
• Review system configurations, access controls, logs, and other technical evidence.
• Help assess risks involving cloud environments, databases, networks, cybersecurity, and system development.
• Perform technical testing and data analysis to identify potential risks and control gaps.
• Document findings and contribute recommendations that strengthen technology controls.
• Keep up with emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends.

What We're Looking For

• Fresh graduates with a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related course.
• Foundational understanding of operating systems, networks, databases, cloud computing, and information security.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about IT audit, cybersecurity, risk management, and internal controls.