Advisor-Audit, IT

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Southwind (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc is seeking a senior IT Audit professional to lead complex IT audits across cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid environments in Memphis, TN.

You will evaluate ITGCs, application controls, data flows, and AI/ML risk; prepare executive reports for senior leadership and the Audit Committee, and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with laws and company policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Five years IT audit or related IT experience.
• Strong knowledge of technology risk management and cybersecurity frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience assessing AI/ML controls and data pipelines.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple IT audits and technology initiatives.
• Evaluate IT general and application controls across cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid environments.
• Assess controls related to AI/ML, data governance, and analytics platforms.
• Use data analytics and CAATs (SQL, ACL/Arbutus, Python, Power BI) for risk assessment and testing.
• Communicate complex technical issues to executives and senior leadership.
• Mentor staff and represent IT Audit management in meetings.

Skills

IT audit

Data analytics

Leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, accounting, or related field

Tools

SQL

ACL/Arbutus

Python

Power BI

Job description

This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight Location several times per week.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under limited supervision, leads and executes complex IT audits and technology focused special projects. Assesses the effectiveness of IT controls across cloud, on premises, and hybrid environments; evaluates risks related to cybersecurity, data governance, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies-including AI/ML systems. Prepares clear, executive level reports for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead and manage multiple IT audits, advisory projects, and technology focused initiatives concurrently.
• Evaluate IT general controls, application controls, security configurations, data flows, and automated controls across diverse platforms (cloud, mainframe, distributed, network, database, and SaaS environments).
• Assess controls related to AI/ML systems, data governance, model risk, automated decisioning, and analytics driven processes.
• Utilize data analytics and CAATs (e.g., SQL, ACL/Arbutus, Python, Power BI) to perform risk assessments, automate testing, and enhance audit coverage.
• Communicate complex technical issues clearly to executives and provide insights that support risk mitigation and technology strategy.
• Serve as a leader, coach, or mentor to staff and represent IT Audit management in meetings or presentations.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, accounting, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of IT audit or directly related IT experience (e.g., systems analysis, software development, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, or IT operations).
• Demonstrated supervisory or project leadership experience. Strong understanding of technology risk management, cybersecurity frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001), ITGCs, application controls, SDLC/DevOps, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Experience assessing controls within AI/ML systems, data pipelines, and analytics platforms.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as ACL/Arbutus, SQL, Python, and PowerBI.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and executive level presentation skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Some travel required

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