Advisor-Audit, IT

FedEx Freight; Southwind (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, headquartered in Memphis, TN, is seeking an IT Audit Lead to oversee complex IT audits and technology-focused initiatives across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments.

You will evaluate IT controls, data governance, and AI/ML systems, and prepare executive level reports for senior leadership and the Audit Committee. The role requires five years of IT audit experience and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, accounting, or related field.
• Five years IT audit or related IT experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory or project leadership experience.
• Knowledge of COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, ITGCs, SDLC/DevOps, cloud platforms.
• Experience assessing AI/ML controls, data pipelines, and analytics platforms.
• Proficiency with ACL/Arbutus, SQL, Python, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple IT audits and technology initiatives.
• Evaluate IT general controls and security configurations across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid.
• Assess AI/ML controls, data governance, and model risk.
• Use data analytics and CAATs to perform risk assessments and automate testing.
• Communicate complex technical issues to executives with actionable insights.
• Serve as leader, coach, or mentor to staff.

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

ACL/Arbutus

AI/ML

IT audit

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/cybersecurity/accounting

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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