AI Governance & IT Risk Audit Manager

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an IT Risks and Controls Audit Manager to join the Corporate Internal Audit team in Santa Clara. You will lead IT risk, data governance, and AI governance audits, delivering high‑impact assessments and advisory services in a fast‑paced tech environment.

The role requires strong project management and communication skills, with collaboration across Privacy, IT, Infosec, and Business Resilience teams, and experience with AI risk considerations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of IT Risk and Controls audit experience in a public company or big firm.
• Proven audit experience in information security, privacy, business continuity, IT governance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and report IT risk and controls audits and advisory engagements.
• Lead AI governance and technology audits across the AI lifecycle, including security and ethics.
• Develop methodologies for AI-driven audits and integrate AI risk management across audit domains.
• Mentor auditors and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.

Skills

IT Risk & Controls

IT Governance

AI governance

Data analytics

External audit

Education

Bachelor's in IT or Cybersecurity

Tools

SFDC

SAP

Audit software

G-Suite

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an IT Risks and Controls Audit Manager to join the Corporate Internal Audit team in Santa Clara. You will lead IT risk, data governance, and AI governance audits, delivering high‑impact assessments and advisory services in a fast‑paced tech environment.

The role requires strong project management and communication skills, with collaboration across Privacy, IT, Infosec, and Business Resilience teams, and experience with AI risk considerations.