Senior IT Auditor: Lead High-Impact Audits & Business Risk

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to lead end-to-end audits across devices, streaming, ads, and AI initiatives. This role bridges technology, risk, and business strategy, requiring deep understanding of how systems support business outcomes and how to influence senior leaders.

You will work with senior engineers and product leaders to assess risk, drive practical solutions, and mentor others while ensuring remediation and measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in roles involving technology and commercial acumen, IT audit, risk management, or information security.
• Experience assessing technology risks in business-critical systems or processes.
• 7+ years in IT audit, risk management, information security, or related fields.
• Experience in technology-driven businesses or platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud and data platforms.
• Experience with AI/ML systems and data analytics for risk.
• Understanding of COSO/ COBIT/ ISO/ NIST control frameworks.
• Background in consulting, Big 4, or large technology companies.
• Relevant certifications (CISA, CIA, CPA, CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Lead audits end-to-end: scope, plan, execute and deliver across multiple business areas.
• Develop clear views of product platforms, value, and scale, and identify critical failure points.
• Assess risk in context: focus on access control, data security, reliability, and development practices.
• Analyze data to inform conclusions and support risk assessments.
• Translate technical issues into business impact for stakeholders.
• Partner with senior engineers, product leaders, and executives to drive solutions.
• Drive remediation and ensure meaningful audit outcomes, not just reports.
• Mentor junior team members and raise team effectiveness.

Skills

IT Audit

Risk Management

Information Security

Business Acumen

Executive Communication

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IS

Tools

COSO

COBIT

ISO/NIST

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to lead end-to-end audits across devices, streaming, ads, and AI initiatives. This role bridges technology, risk, and business strategy, requiring deep understanding of how systems support business outcomes and how to influence senior leaders.

You will work with senior engineers and product leaders to assess risk, drive practical solutions, and mentor others while ensuring remediation and measurable improvements.