Senior IT Auditor: Lead Cyber Risk & Controls

LHH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a well-established organization seeking a Senior IT Auditor to join its internal audit team. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex IT audits while partnering with business and technology leaders to strengthen risk management, governance, cybersecurity, and internal controls across the enterprise.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT audit professional who enjoys a mix of hands-on execution, risk assessment, process improvement, and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive professional experience.
• 2+ years of IT internal audit experience.
• Experience leading projects and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity controls, IT governance frameworks, cloud environments, SOX, COBIT, risk and control assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end IT audits with limited supervision.
• Evaluate IT risks and control environments across cybersecurity, cloud platforms, applications, infrastructure, databases, operating systems, and technology governance.
• Develop audit plans, perform walkthroughs, identify risks and controls, and document findings.
• Participate in system implementation and transformation initiatives to provide risk and controls guidance.
• Prepare audit workpapers and reports that clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Partner with stakeholders to validate issues and drive remediation efforts.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, AI, and security tools to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit methodologies and internal processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Audit management platforms

Job description

LHH is partnering with a well-established organization seeking a Senior IT Auditor to join its internal audit team. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex IT audits while partnering with business and technology leaders to strengthen risk management, governance, cybersecurity, and internal controls across the enterprise.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT audit professional who enjoys a mix of hands-on execution, risk assessment, process improvement, and strategic