Cybersecurity Auditor - Identity & Access Management

Coca-Cola; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Global network

Agile work environment

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company seeks an Information Technology Auditor with deep cybersecurity expertise to join the Internal Audit team in Atlanta. You will assess technology controls across cloud platforms, ERP, and data privacy frameworks, acting as a Cybersecurity SME to align with SOX and global standards.

Responsibilities span developing audit strategies, interviewing owners, executing tests, and reporting findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a cybersecurity-related field.
• 3–4 years of cybersecurity/IT audit or tech-security experience.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM preferred; others advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal Cybersecurity SME within Internal Audit, auditing cybersecurity and IT compliance.
• Develop audit strategies and risk-based approaches aligned with prior results.
• Interview process owners to identify controls and potential vulnerabilities.
• Execute tests to assess security measures, IT controls and governance.
• Apply NIST, PCI, COBIT and other frameworks to assess posture and recommend improvements.
• Document conclusions with root-cause analysis and actionable remediation.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with observations and risk implications.
• Collaborate on remediation plans with IT leadership.
• Monitor evolving tech and threats to inform audit scope.
• Contribute to analytics and automation within audit processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

IT audit experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/CS

Tools

SAP ECC/HANA

SAP GRC

Active Directory

RedHat Linux

Windows OS

Oracle DB

MS SQL Server

AWS

Azure

Microsoft 365

Palo Alto Networks

ICS equipment

Job description

At The Coca-Cola Company, we are connecting the power of technology with the scale of our global operations to create secure, digitally confident systems that drive growth. Cybersecurity is at the heart of this commitment, ensuring our platforms, data, and operational environments remain protected as we transform in an increasingly complex and connected world.

We are seeking an Information Technology Auditor with deep cybersecurity expertise to join our Internal Audit team. This role is integral to safeguarding enterprise resilience by assessing technology controls across cloud platforms, digital ecosystems, industrial control systems, and data privacy frameworks. You will serve as a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME), partnering closely with senior IT and security leaders to identify emerging risks, evaluate control strategies, and ensure compliance with globally recognized standards, including SOX requirements.

If you have strong technical curiosity, proven experience in IT audit or cybersecurity, and a passion for applying risk-based thinking to dynamic technology environments, this opportunity offers a unique platform to influence operational integrity across a company that refreshes the world every day.

What You'll Do for Us

• Serve as an internal Cybersecurity SME within the Internal Audit function, conducting audits and advisory activities related to cybersecurity, IT compliance, and technology risk.
• Develop audit strategies for technology-focused engagements by contributing methodologies, risk-based approaches, and alignment with prior audit results.
• Perform interviews with process and business owners to gather insights on operational practices, expected controls, and areas of potential vulnerability.
• Independently execute established audit tests to evaluate effectiveness of security measures, IT controls, and governance processes across global environments.
• Apply frameworks such as NIST, PCI, COBIT, and others to assess cybersecurity posture and recommend control enhancements.
• Analyze findings using professional skepticism and risk-awareness; document judgment-based conclusions and ensure recommendations address root causes effectively.
• Prepare detailed audit reports communicating observations, risk implications, and corrective actions in an accurate and concise format.
• Collaborate with IT leaders and stakeholders on remediation plans for identified gaps, ensuring alignment with business priorities and compliance standards.
• Maintain awareness of evolving technologies-cloud services, ERP platforms, industrial control systems-and emerging cybersecurity threats to inform audit scope and focus.
• Participate in continuous improvement of audit methodologies and contribute ideas for leveraging analytics and automation within audit processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 3-4 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, security engineering, or technology-focused public accounting engagements.
• Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM preferred; additional technical credentials (e.g., CEH, OSCP) advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IT control frameworks (COBIT, PCI DSS, NIST) and ability to apply them in risk-based auditing environments.
• Familiarity with technologies such as SAP ECC/HANA, SAP GRC, Active Directory, RedHat Linux, Windows OS, Oracle Database, MS SQL Server, AWS, Azure Cloud, Microsoft 365, Palo Alto Networks, and network/ICS equipment.
• Understanding of general IT control principles including security operations, system administration, program governance, change management, and privacy standards.
• Proficiency across modern development models (DevOps, Agile) and awareness of data governance and incident management processes.
• Strong analytical and quantitative ability; comfortable working with probabilities, ratios, and statistical measures to identify risk trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly present risks, negotiate corrective actions, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally; flexibility to accommodate department needs and extended projects.
• Demonstrated initiative and aptitude for learning new technologies and adapting to evolving business environments with minimal supervision.

Position Details:

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Travel 30% domestic and international
• Individual contributor role - no direct reports

What We Can Do for You:

• Commitment to Diversity: We are paving the way to create change in the industry and our leadership is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
• Global Network : Expand your global network by developing, learning, and growing with our top talent and connections around the world.
• Agile Work Environment : We embrace agile, with leadership that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to innovate and di