Bilingual IT Audit Manager: Cyber Risk & Controls Lead

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm seeks an experienced Assistant Manager - IT Audit to lead end-to-end IT audits and cybersecurity risk assessments for large, complex clients. The role requires evaluating ITGCs, application controls, cloud security, and data privacy, while guiding regulatory engagements such as SOX 404 and PCI-DSS.

The ideal candidate will design risk-based audit plans, mentor teams, and develop strong client relationships with CIOs and CISOs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or risk advisory, with Big 4 or similar consulting firm experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale IT and cybersecurity audits.
• Strong knowledge of security controls, frameworks, and risk management standards: NIST CSF, COBIT, ISO 27001, CIS Controls,
• Proficiency in audit tools and technologies (e.g., GRC platforms, data analytics tools).
• Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CPA.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end IT audits and cybersecurity risk assessments for large, complex client.
• Evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, cloud security, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 2700).
• Design and execute audit plans and risk-based testing strategies tailored to each client’s IT environment.
• Manage regulatory and compliance engagements, including SOX 404, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 1/SOC 2 reporting.
• Supervise and mentor engagement teams, reviewing work and providing actionable feedback.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with CIOs, CISOs, and Audit Committees.
• Provide insights into cybersecurity threats, risk trends, and emerging technologies (cloud, AI, zero trust architecture).
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, presenting to prospective clients, and contributing to thought leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and Data Analytics.

Skills

IT audit

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

SOX 404

Team leadership

Client relationships

Risk assessment

Data privacy

Cloud security

NIST CSF

GRC tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Systems or related field

Tools

GRC platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm seeks an experienced Assistant Manager - IT Audit to lead end-to-end IT audits and cybersecurity risk assessments for large, complex clients. The role requires evaluating ITGCs, application controls, cloud security, and data privacy, while guiding regulatory engagements such as SOX 404 and PCI-DSS.

The ideal candidate will design risk-based audit plans, mentor teams, and develop strong client relationships with CIOs and CISOs.