Corporate - Senior IT Auditor

Category:

Information Technology

Employment Type:

Contract To Hire

Reference:

15886-46208800

The IT Audit Specialist evaluates the structure and effectiveness of technology-related controls, aligning their assessments with industry frameworks and internal security protocols. This includes adherence to corporate security policies, financial reporting regulations, and recognized standards such as COBIT, NIST, ISO, and SOX. The role involves overseeing audits, coordinating initiatives, and guiding corrective actions to address identified risks in the organization's tech environment. The auditor also reviews current control measures and suggests improvements to strengthen overall system integrity and cybersecurity resilience.

Title: Sr Auditor - IT Controls and Compliance

Salary: Estimated Min Rate: $70.00
Estimated Max Rate: $80.00
Location:
Miami, FL
Type:
Contract to Hire, Hybrid then fully On-site

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains initiatives to ensure that IT and security controls are properly designed and operating effectively within defined organizational frameworks, procedures, and risk thresholds.
• Conducts evaluations and reviews to confirm that appropriate safeguards are in place and aligned with business objectives to manage technology-related risks.
• Acts as a technical authority on IT policies, control standards, and governance frameworks, translating complex requirements into actionable risk management strategies.
• Stays informed on evolving industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in IT governance and compliance.
• Promotes the integration of risk management principles into enterprise operations, including defining the criticality and sensitivity of systems and data assets.
• Designs action plans to address control gaps and offers expert advice to help prevent recurrence of issues.
• Tracks and reports metrics related to the closure of audit findings and the effectiveness of control remediation. Performs validation and testing of corrective measures and enhanced controls.
• Coordinates with the corporate security function on matters requiring specialized testing or remediation of IT security controls.
• Builds strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to support audit and risk initiatives.
• Incorporates broader organizational goals into daily responsibilities and mentors junior staff on strategic alignment.
• Leads initiatives within their domain of expertise and offers subject-matter guidance to colleagues.
• Continuously seeks and identifies areas for operational improvement and efficiency.
• Prepares and presents rollout plans that align with leadership priorities.
• Effectively manages competing priorities based on business impact and urgency.
• Possesses strong communication abilities, both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of both business operations and technical ecosystems relevant to their specialty area.
• Contributes to complex problem-solving efforts and documents business processes and system requirements.
• Anticipates and evaluates the implications of organizational changes on systems and controls.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of key IT domains, including cloud architecture and security, governance models, service delivery management, and established security standards and control frameworks.
• Capable of recommending enhancements to control structures and operational procedures to ensure alignment with IT compliance requirements, security policies, and regulatory mandates.
• Well-versed in the full lifecycle of system development and contributes to the evolution of development methodologies.
• Offers advisory support and mentorship to peers across technical and functional areas.
• Ensures that technical solutions conform to strategic IT goals and established architectural guidelines.
• Demonstrates expert-level skills within primary focus areas while actively developing cross-functional expertise.
• Evaluates business and technical requirements, advising decision-makers on appropriate technology solutions and data protection mechanisms for both new implementations and system modifications.
• Suggests design alternatives and strategic approaches to meet business and technical specifications.
• Independently resolves complex technical issues, recognizing interdependencies across platforms and systems.
• Participates in all phases of system lifecycle management, from configuration and data modeling to test planning, execution, and user training.
• Oversees smaller-scale projects, ensuring that deliverables meet expectations for quality and timeliness.
• Identifies issues that require escalation and directs them to the appropriate channels.
• Provides advanced (tier 3) technical support and troubleshooting services.
• Aligns technical solutions with overarching IT strategies and compliance frameworks.
• Applies systems analysis methods to collaborate with end-users and define technical specifications, or engages in design, prototyping, testing, and refinement of software and systems in line with defined requirements.
• Skilled in leveraging Excel functions such as VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP, and proficient in writing and interpreting SQL queries to extract and analyze data.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional certification is required.
• Over eight years of experience in technical auditing, IT governance, or related areas, with a strong foundation in quality assurance practices and cybersecurity risk evaluation.
• Proven track record in performing audits and assessments of IT environments, cloud infrastructures, and associated compliance controls.
• Familiar with evaluating technology and security controls based on recognized frameworks such as SOX, COBIT, NIST, ISO, or similar regulatory and best practice standards.
• Certifications such as CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Solutions Architect are highly desirable.
• In-depth understanding of ITIL methodologies and service management best practices.
• Well-versed in security frameworks, architectures, and control mechanisms across enterprise environments.
• Exceptional communication abilities combined with strong program and project management capabilities.