Senior Associate, Global Audit & Advisory

Ciena Corporation; Scaggsville (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Ciena Corporation, a global leader in high-speed connectivity, seeks an Audit professional to join the global audit and advisory team in the United States. You will execute audits across compliance, third-party risk, SOX, and operating controls while partnering with stakeholders to identify gaps and drive improvements.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in internal audit or related roles, knowledge of SOX, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of internal audit, public accounting, risk, compliance, forensic, or related experience.
• Application of internal controls, SOX, risk management, and audit methodologies.
• Background in third-party risk, compliance, fraud, investigations, regulatory programs, or operational auditing.

Responsibilities

• Execute global audits across compliance, third-party risk, SOX, financial, operational, and emerging risk areas.
• Assess third-party relationships, including distributors, suppliers, partners, and service providers, to evaluate risk and control effectiveness.
• Evaluate compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, including anti-bribery and corruption and other ethics-related programs.
• Perform interviews, walkthroughs, testing, data analytics, and risk assessments to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze data to identify trends, anomalies, and risks using Excel and audit technology tools.
• Partner with business leaders to develop practical solutions and sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with global teams to build expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance while contributing to audit reporting, investigations, continuous monitoring initiatives, and process improvement projects.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX compliance

Third-party risk

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

CPA

CIA

CFE

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters.

Join a global audit and advisory team that helps strengthen governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness across critical business functions. This role provides exposure to third-party risk, compliance, SOX, financial, operational, and emerging risk reviews while partnering with stakeholders across the organization. The position contributes to identifying risks, evaluating controls, and driving meaningful business improvements through audit and data-driven insights.

How you will make an impact:

• Execute global audits across compliance, third-party risk, SOX, financial, operational, and emerging risk areas.
• Assess third-party relationships, including distributors, suppliers, partners, and service providers, to evaluate risk and control effectiveness.
• Evaluate compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, including anti-bribery and corruption and other ethics-related programs.
• Perform interviews, walkthroughs, testing, data analytics, and risk assessments to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze data to identify trends, anomalies, and risks using Excel and audit technology tools.
• Partner with business leaders to develop practical solutions and sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with global teams to build expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance while contributing to audit reporting, investigations, continuous monitoring initiatives, and process improvement projects.

The must haves:

• Experience: 2+ years of internal audit, public accounting, risk, compliance, forensic, or related experience.
• Application of internal controls, SOX, risk management, and audit methodologies.
• Background in third-party risk, compliance, fraud, investigations, regulatory programs, or operational auditing.
• Analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Nice to haves:

• Certifications: CPA, CIA, CFE, or progress toward certification preferred.

Pay Range:

USD 61,600 - 88,400 Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.

In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• company-paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• vacation time
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
• Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus
• Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission

We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.

Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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