About the Role
As Audit Lead – IT & Cyber Security Audit, you will lead the end-to-end execution of IT, cybersecurity, and technology audit engagements. You will supervise engagement teams and deliver high-quality audit results in line with the technology risk-based audit plan.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of assigned IT general controls, application controls, and cybersecurity audit engagements, from scoping through reporting.
- Develop detailed audit programs and risk and control matrices (RCMs) covering IT and cyber risk areas, aligned with the approved audit plan.
- Supervise and review the fieldwork of Senior Auditors, Auditors, and Interns assigned to the engagement, ensuring quality and adherence to methodology.
- Conduct walkthroughs, technical interviews, and testing of IT general controls, application controls, network and endpoint security, identity and access management, and cloud configurations.
- Identify control gaps and root causes, and draft clear, actionable audit findings and recommendations on technology and cyber risk.
- Draft audit reports and present engagement results to Engineering and Information Security process owners.
- Engage directly with technology process owners to validate findings, agree on corrective action plans, and set remediation timelines.
- Track and follow up on the implementation of IT and cyber audit recommendations for assigned engagements.
- Contribute to the annual technology and cyber risk assessment for assigned systems and platforms.
- Coach and provide on-the-job guidance to Senior Auditors, Auditors, and Interns on IT audit techniques.
- Support the Audit Manager in preparing quarterly and annual IT/cyber audit reporting materials.
- Stay current on IT auditing standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and SAMA regulatory requirements (including the SAMA Cyber Security).
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 5+ years of experience in IT audit, information security, or technology risk, including experience leading audit engagements, preferably within banking, fintech, or corporate environments.
- Strong knowledge of IT auditing standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and SAMA regulatory requirements.
- Experience assessing IT general controls, application controls, and cybersecurity controls.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with technology process owners and present audit findings.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
- Proficiency in IT audit tools and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; CISA (obtained or in progress) highly desirable.
