Senior IT Auditor- IT & Cyber

Moody's Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 82,400 - 119,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody's Corporation in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an IT Audit professional to lead and perform risk-based audits focusing on IT and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in auditing cloud environments and an understanding of cybersecurity risk management frameworks.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in IT audit or cybersecurity. Moody's offers a competitive salary range of $82,400 to $119,450, along with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT audit or cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and controls.
• Experience with cloud environments including AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT audits focusing on cloud and AI risks.
• Evaluate cybersecurity governance and data protection controls.
• Translate technical findings into business insights.

Skills

IT audit experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Cloud auditing skills

Data analytics tools

AI concepts proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field

Professional certifications (CISSP, CISA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Skills And Competencies

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Big 4 firm or global organization in IT audit, cybersecurity, risk, or controls
• Strong understanding of IT and cybersecurity risk management, controls, and governance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, COBIT, COSO)
• Experience auditing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, SaaS) including security architecture, configurations, and access controls
• Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM, PAM, SSO, MFA) and privileged access oversight
• Understanding of secure development practices (SDLC, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps) and application security controls
• Experience using data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) to support audit testing and insights
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into business insights
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands‑on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI‑powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, information technology, information systems, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or equivalent are preferred

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for leading and executing risk‑based IT and cybersecurity audits while providing insights on emerging technology risks across the organization.

• Lead and execute IT and cybersecurity audits with a focus on cloud, AI, and modern technology risks
• Develop an understanding of technology environments, business processes, and associated risks and controls
• Plan audit scope through process analysis, risk assessment, and control identification
• Evaluate cybersecurity governance, cloud security, identity access management, infrastructure security, and data protection controls
• Execute audit testing and maintain high‑quality, well‑documented workpapers
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable business insights and recommendations
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across Cyber, Technology, Data, and Product teams
• Track and validate remediation efforts to ensure sustainable control improvements

About The Team

The Internal Audit team is dedicated to delivering independent, objective assurance and advisory services that enhance organizational value and strengthen risk management, control, and governance processes across Moody’s global operations.

For US‑based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $82,400.00 - $119,450.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.