Audit Manager - Tech Risk & Analysis

Capital One; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Capital One is seeking an Audit Manager for Tech Risk & Analysis to lead audits of critical technology functions, including cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity. You will perform risk assessments, design and execute procedures, and communicate findings to management.

The role involves coaching associates and coordinating with clients across hybrid work environments. The position emphasizes cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), IT control frameworks, and ongoing professional growth within Capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in technology (software delivery, cloud‑native, infra as code) and cybersecurity auditing/risk management.
• Experience auditing cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and controls.
• Certifications related to Cloud, Cyber or IT operations (CISSP, CISM, CIA, CISA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead major technology audits including cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, risk management, and third‑party management.
• Perform risk assessments and design/execute audit procedures to verify control effectiveness; document client processes.
• Communicate audit results to management and coach junior staff.

Skills

Cloud security

Identity & access management

Application security

Data protection

Audit and risk assessments

Resilience engineering

Site reliability engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Audit Manager – Tech Risk & Analysis

Capital One’s Audit function is a dedicated group of professionals focused on delivering top-quality assurance services to the organization’s Audit Committee. Audit professionals are experienced, well-trained and credentialed, and operate within a collaborative, agile environment to deliver value-added opinions and recommendations. Audit's vision to provide high value, independent, proactive insights, to innovate with technology, and to be a top-notch talent destination, creates a dynamic and challenging atmosphere for both personal growth and professional opportunity. Capital One is seeking an energetic, self‑motivated Tech Risk & Analysis Professionals with experience evaluating and analyzing technology and cybersecurity risks interested in becoming part of our Audit team. As a member of the Tech Audit team, the candidate will focus on audits of critical technology functions including cloud‑based technology implementations, application controls, and cybersecurity risks.

Responsibilities

Execute major components of audits, including critical technology functions, cloud‑based infrastructure, emerging technology, cybersecurity, risk management, application, and third‑party management, as well as lead small to medium size audits. Perform risk assessments of business units and technology operations, design and execute audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of existing controls, identify and define issues, review and analyze evidence, and document client processes and procedures. Understand the broader context and implications (e.g., financial, legal, reputational, etc.) of the various types of risk affecting the business and critical technology functions. Establishes and maintains good client relations during engagements. Communicates or assists in communicating the results of some audit projects to management via written reports and oral presentations. Identify expectations of the client and take actions to support the client experience. Prepare clear, organized and complete documentation to support work performed. Self‑prioritize and effectively plan own work activities managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results. Coordinate with others and proactively take on additional work. Deliver appropriate, succinct and organized information, tailoring communication style to audience. Effectively communicate information, issues and audit progress to teammates, clients and auditor‑in‑charge. Perform various aspects of engagement administration, including hours and budget tracking. Provide periodic on‑the‑job coaching and direct supervision over less experienced associates.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience. At least 5 years of experience in technology (software delivery, distributed systems, cloud‑native architecture, infrastructure as code), cybersecurity (identity and access management, application security, cloud security, data protection), technology auditing, systems risk management, technology risk assessments, resilience engineering (operational resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery, high availability), chaos engineering (fault injection, blast radius mitigation, automated security validation), site reliability engineering (SLAs or SLOs, observability, incident response), or a combination.

Preferred Qualifications

6+ years of experience with IT control frameworks. 2+ years of experience in planning and leading audits. 2+ years of experience auditing cyber or information security. 1+ years of experience auditing emerging technologies. 3+ years experience in cloud computing (notably AWS, GCP, Azure) and controls, or 1+ years of conducting audits of controls in cloud‑based environments. 1+ years of experience performing data analysis in support of internal auditing. Certifications related to or pursuing certification related to Cloud, Cyber or Technology Operations, such as Cloud provider certifications, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). Certifications related to or pursuing certification related to Auditing, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer). This role is hybrid meaning associates typically spend 3 days per week in‑person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Salary (by location)

• Charlotte, NC: $149,800 - $171,000 for Manager, Tech Risk & Analysis
• McLean, VA: $164,800 - $188,100 for Manager, Tech Risk & Analysis
• New York, NY: $179,700 - $205,100 for Manager, Tech Risk & Analysis
• Plano, TX: $149,800 - $171,000 for Manager, Tech Risk & Analysis
• Richmond, VA: $149,800 - $171,000 for Manager, Tech Risk & Analysis

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website.

Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace.

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23‑A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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