Technology Audit Manager

QTS; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QTS is seeking a Technology Audit Manager based in Overland Park, KS. This role leads diverse assurance engagements on IT, cyber and physical security, and digital transformation, partnering with leadership to strengthen governance and controls.

You will manage planning, testing, reporting, and actions, engaging with stakeholders across the company to address risk and compliance in a fast-growing data center environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in MIS, cybersecurity, business, finance or accounting.
• 5+ years of performing or overseeing technology and cybersecurity audits or equivalent experience.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete engagements from planning through reporting, including management, testing, and reporting.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to identify and mitigate business risks.
• Evaluate governance processes, risk management practices, and frameworks.
• Review audit testing, summarize results, and provide practical recommendations.

Skills

IT audit

Cybersecurity audits

Risk assessment

Regulatory standards

ISO27001

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS / Cybersecurity / Business / Finance / Accounting

Tools

Workday

Salesforce

Active Directory

Building management systems

Job description

Who we are

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

Who You Are

The Technology Audit Manager reports directly to the Director, Technology and Compliance Audit and plays an integral role on the QTS Audit Services team by partnering with others to help strengthen governance, risk management and internal control practices at the company. They will lead and execute a diverse portfolio of assurance and advisory engagements focused on technology systems (IT and OT), cyber and physical security, digital transformation and other emerging risks. The position is based in Overland Park, KS and travels to other QTS locations as required to build stakeholder relationships and perform these engagements. This role offers a unique opportunity to have high visibility to business leaders across the organization while influencing strategic initiatives within one of the world's fastest-growing data center companies.

What You Will Do

• Manage and complete assigned engagements from planning through reporting, including project management, request administration, testing and review, communication and status reporting, issue vetting, report/deliverable review, and others as needed.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels throughout the company to identify, understand and maintain awareness of key business risks, process changes, and related mitigating controls.
• Evaluate technology governance processes, risk management practices, and conformance with applicable frameworks and industry standards.
• Review and/or perform audit testing, summarize test results, and develop practical recommendations for any audit findings.
• Monitor the completion of corrective action plans and verify whether they adequately address the related audit finding.
• Foster continuous improvement by challenging existing processes, strengthening controls, and improving efficiencies in audit processes.
• Monitor industry developments, emerging technologies, cyber threats, and regulatory changes to identify risks relevant to QTS.
• Participate in the Audit Risk Assessment activities and development of the annual audit plan.
• Assist other Audit Services team members with audits or related activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business, Finance or Accounting
• Five or more years of performing or overseeing technology and cybersecurity audits, or equivalent professional experience, preferably within a capital-intensive and/or technology industry
• One or more professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or similar certifications
• Familiarity with leading governance frameworks such as ISO27001, ISO22301, HITRUST, PCI DSS, NIST (800 series, CSF), and SOX ITGCs

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years managing IT audit-related projects.
• Five or more years of assurance and advisory services experience with a nationally recognized accounting firm or internal audit function.
• Five or more years in a data center or technology-focused industry.
• Experience with Workday, Salesforce, Active Directory and/or industry-relevant building management, environmental and security monitoring systems.
• Experience with Data Analytics, AI and/or other audit tools and procedures.

Benefits

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,