Remote IT Audit Consultant

Company: Naukri Mitra
Salary: $123,000 per year
Location: Remote

Are you a skilled IT auditor passionate about ensuring technology compliance and minimizing organizational risks? Naukri Mitra is seeking an experienced Remote IT Audit Consultant to join our client's team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fully remote environment, applying your expertise in IT audit to identify potential vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and contribute to IT systems' overall security and efficiency.

Job Summary:

As a Remote IT Audit Consultant, you will conduct comprehensive IT systems, applications, and processes audits. You will evaluate the organization's technology environment to ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Your role will involve identifying control weaknesses, recommending solutions to mitigate risks, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the organization's IT security and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for an individual with strong analytical skills, experience in IT audit, and a passion for maintaining the integrity of IT systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. IT Audit Planning and Execution:
   • Plan and execute IT audits, including risk assessment, audit scoping, and defining audit objectives, criteria, and procedures.
   • Conduct audits of IT systems, applications, and processes to assess the adequacy of controls, identify weaknesses, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
   • Evaluate IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and applications, to determine the effectiveness of controls in mitigating risks.
   • Identify gaps in IT processes, evaluate the impact of risks, and recommend actionable solutions to address vulnerabilities.
2. Compliance and Risk Assessment:
   • Assess the organization's compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, and other industry best practices.
   • Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts and provide recommendations for mitigating risks.
   • Ensure that IT systems and processes are aligned with organizational policies and regulatory requirements, making recommendations for improvements where necessary.
   • Work with stakeholders to implement adequate controls to address identified risks and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
3. Audit Documentation and Reporting:
   • Develop audit workpapers, documentation, and reports to support findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
   • Prepare clear and concise audit reports to communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders, including IT teams, management, and senior leadership.
   • Ensure that audit documentation is comprehensive, accurate, and adheres to the organization's audit methodologies and standards.
   • Provide stakeholders with actionable recommendations to improve IT controls, reduce risks, and enhance the organization's overall technology environment.
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:
   • Engage with key stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, and management, to understand business processes, identify risks, and gather information for audit purposes.
   • Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to develop and implement action plans to address audit findings and enhance controls.
   • Facilitate discussions and workshops to educate stakeholders on audit findings, recommendations, and best practices for improving IT controls and compliance.
   • Develop strong relationships with stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
5. Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
   • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the IT audit process, methodologies, and tools.
   • Keep updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and IT audit and compliance best practices.
   • Recommend and implement innovative approaches to improve the effectiveness of IT audit activities and reduce the organization's risk exposure.
   • Participate in developing and maintaining audit policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance with industry standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field. Equivalent experience may also be considered.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of IT controls, audit methodologies, risk assessment, and compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience auditing IT systems, applications, and processes, including networks, databases, and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, and other relevant frameworks.
• Experience with audit tools and software like ACL, TeamMate, or other platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to communicate audit findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple audits simultaneously, and prioritize tasks in a remote work environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Internal Auditor (CIA), or other relevant certifications.
• Experience in cloud security audits, particularly in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
• Familiarity with IT security frameworks, such as CIS Controls or Zero Trust, and their application in IT audit.
• Experience conducting SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) audits and familiarity with SOX compliance requirements.
• Understanding of data analytics tools and techniques to identify trends and anomalies in audit data.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of $123,000 per year.
• Flexible remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from anywhere while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities, including access to training, certifications, and career advancement programs.
• Exposure to challenging and impactful projects contributing to IT security, efficiency, and compliance.
• A collaborative work culture that values creativity, continuous learning, and the contributions of each team member.

Why Join Naukri Mitra?

Naukri Mitra is a leading recruitment firm that partners with industry-leading clients to connect talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities. As a Remote IT Audit Consultant, you will have the chance to work on diverse projects that enhance the security and compliance of IT environments while ensuring organizational success. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth, and we value the contributions of each team member.

Our clients seek proactive, detail-oriented, passionate individuals passionate about technology and compliance. If you are ready to take on the challenge of conducting impactful IT audits while working remotely, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:

We invite you to apply today if you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to a growing and dynamic IT audit team. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone's skills and expertise are valued.