IT Audit Director: Cybersecurity & Risk Leadership

Jobtailor; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount is seeking a senior IT Audit leader to drive risk-based audits across applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud environments. You will lead a team, define scope, and deliver cost-effective recommendations to executive management.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in IT audit with leadership experience, familiarity with NIST/SOX/COBIT, and professional certifications such as CISA or CISSP. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive audit experience, including leadership in IT audit or accounting.
• BS or MS in Information Systems, Accounting, Information Systems Auditing, CS, or related field.
• Ability to work with senior leaders and establish credibility across the organization.
• Demonstrated team management and strong project management capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of IT governance, cybersecurity, cloud security controls, and IT risk management.
• Experience applying IT and information security frameworks (NIST, SOX, COBIT).
• Experience auditing ERP environments, cloud technologies, and complex global security/compliance functions.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of audit professionals.
• Define audit scope and identify control deficiencies, security weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
• Assess risks across applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and technology initiatives.
• Plan audits, allocate resources, and set priorities.
• Coordinate audits with IT and business management; evaluate staff performance.
• Draft, edit, and review audit reports and executive summaries.
• Coach IT Audit Managers and Staff; monitor emerging cybersecurity risks and trends.
• Partner with stakeholders on continuous improvement and risk management initiatives.

Skills

IT Audit Leadership

Cybersecurity Risk Management

IT Governance

Audit Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Project Management

Tools

ERP Systems

Audit Management Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaboration Platforms

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Paramount is seeking a senior IT Audit leader to drive risk-based audits across applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud environments. You will lead a team, define scope, and deliver cost-effective recommendations to executive management.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in IT audit with leadership experience, familiarity with NIST/SOX/COBIT, and professional certifications such as CISA or CISSP. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.