Hybrid IT Infrastructure Audit Professional

SMBC Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Audit professional to assess risk across operating systems, databases, virtualization, cloud, and related controls within the Americas division. You will conduct regular IT application audits, support issue validation, and collaborate with IT and business teams to strengthen controls.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant audit experience in banking or technology, knowledge of IT infrastructure risks, and familiarity with standards such as

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of IT Application/Infrastructure/Cybersecurity audit experience in the banking and/or technology industry.
• Knowledge of IT Infrastructure related risks and controls (i.e. General Controls, Platform Controls, Virtualization, Cloud, AI/Machine Learning, etc…).
• Knowledge of industry relevant standards (i.e. NIST, CRI, etc...) and related regulatory expectations (i.e. NYS DFS 500, FFIEC, etc…).
• Knowledge of audit techniques, risk and internal controls assessment, and workpaper standards.
• Strong strategic thinking skills including the ability to identify and assess technology related risks.
• Ability to act as trusted advisor to technology management using discretion and sound judgment in identifying, analyzing, and reporting problems.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written), presentation and professional skills including the ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Finance, or related field. Advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits of IT infrastructure related areas assessing adherence to firm and regulatory requirements and assessing design, operating effectiveness and sustainability of associated controls.
• Help to create audit issues and reports that clearly articulate results and conclusions for review with senior audit management and auditees.
• Challenge the ongoing coverage of IT infrastructure work and present ideas for improvement.
• Facilitate risk issue tracking to promote timely remediation.
• Perform issue assurance work for audit, regulatory, and self-identified to confirm closure or recommend additional actions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and auditees to identify risk concerns and agree reasonable solutions.
• Forge strong partnerships with colleagues in other IT application and control functions including legal, compliance, data security and risk management to promote front-to-back collaboration across risk assessment and findings remediation.
• Partner with audit colleagues in other business verticals and/or geographies to share best practices and drive greater consistency. Seek out opportunities to engage with stakeholders outside of formal audit periods to drive deeper relationships.

Skills

IT Audit

IT Infrastructure

Regulatory standards

Audit techniques

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Finance, or related field

Job description

SMBC Group is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Audit professional to assess risk across operating systems, databases, virtualization, cloud, and related controls within the Americas division. You will conduct regular IT application audits, support issue validation, and collaborate with IT and business teams to strengthen controls.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant audit experience in banking or technology, knowledge of IT infrastructure risks, and familiarity with standards such as