Hybrid Senior IT Audit Leader – Cyber & Controls

Northern Trust Corp; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and pension

Paid time off

Parental & caregiver leave

Life & accident insurance

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to join a hybrid Tempe, AZ team. The role leads IT audit engagements, coaches auditors, and communicates results to management. The position requires 4–5 years of IT audit or technology risk experience and solid knowledge of cybersecurity risks and internal controls.

Preferred certifications include CISA or CISSP. We offer a flexible hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within Audit Services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years IT audit or technology risk experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies, cybersecurity risks, internal controls.
• Ability to assess design and operating effectiveness of IT, application, security and related controls.
• Broad understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, data, cloud technologies and governance.
• Professional certifications such as CISA or CISSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT audit engagements and define scope, objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate with audit teams and subject matter experts for coverage.
• Communicate audit progress, results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach auditors, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.
• Maintain up-to-date technical and audit knowledge through ongoing professional development.

Skills

IT audit

Technology risk

Cybersecurity

Controls testing

Communication

Education

CISA

CISSP

Job description

Northern Trust Corp is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to join a hybrid Tempe, AZ team. The role leads IT audit engagements, coaches auditors, and communicates results to management. The position requires 4–5 years of IT audit or technology risk experience and solid knowledge of cybersecurity risks and internal controls.

Preferred certifications include CISA or CISSP. We offer a flexible hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within Audit Services.