Tech Governance & IT Audit Specialist (Hybrid, AWS)

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in Boston is seeking an IT Audit/Technology Governance Specialist to lead governance, risk, and controls in a hybrid role, onsite 3 days per week. You will collaborate with IT security, audit, and risk teams to strengthen ITGC and SSDLC controls, translating complex concepts into clear policy language.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in IT governance or IT risk, a strong AWS background, and certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CISSP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT governance, technology audit, information security, or IT risk management.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• IT audit background required, AWS experience is essential.
• IT General Controls (ITGC) knowledge.
• Preferred certifications: CISA, CRISC, or CISSP.
• Solid understanding of internal audit standards, risk testing, and control validation.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, written policy language.
• Experience implementing review and approval processes within a Secure SDLC (SSDLC), including CI/CD integration.

Skills

IT governance

IT risk management

IT audit

AWS experience

SSDLC

Policy writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or a related field

Job description

Motion Recruitment in Boston is seeking an IT Audit/Technology Governance Specialist to lead governance, risk, and controls in a hybrid role, onsite 3 days per week. You will collaborate with IT security, audit, and risk teams to strengthen ITGC and SSDLC controls, translating complex concepts into clear policy language.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in IT governance or IT risk, a strong AWS background, and certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CISSP.