Senior IT Internal Auditor: Cybersecurity & Compliance

Geidea; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Geidea in Riyadh seeks a Senior IT Internal Auditor to lead technology audit programs, covering cybersecurity, data privacy, business continuity, and IT controls. You will assess risk, design audit programs, and present findings to senior management.

Requires 4–7 years in IT auditing, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and professional certifications such as CISA or Security+. Fintech/telecom experience is preferred; join a dynamic team driving risk mitigation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of overall experience with at least 2 years in IT internal auditing.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience in fintech, banking, or telecommunications is desirable.
• Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform technology audits covering cybersecurity, data privacy, business continuity, IT application controls, IT planning, implementation, operations, contract evaluations and architecture.
• Conduct follow-up on previously identified observations.
• Assist in onboarding vendors and updating internal audit governance documentation.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; document procedures and flowcharts; develop queries or data extraction scripts; benchmark against best practices.
• Develop audit programs and RCM; communicate results through reports and presentations.
• Conduct process reviews via stakeholder interviews, data validations, and document analysis.

Skills

IT audit

Cybersecurity audit

Data privacy

Risk assessment

Stakeholder interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree (IT / BIS / CS)

Tools

CISA

CompTIA Security+

Job description

Geidea in Riyadh seeks a Senior IT Internal Auditor to lead technology audit programs, covering cybersecurity, data privacy, business continuity, and IT controls. You will assess risk, design audit programs, and present findings to senior management.

Requires 4–7 years in IT auditing, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and professional certifications such as CISA or Security+. Fintech/telecom experience is preferred; join a dynamic team driving risk mitigation and operational excellence.