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Guardian Life · 18 hours ago

Senior IT Auditor, Infrastructure, Data and Cybersecurity

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$119K/yr - $195K/yr

5+ years exp

Guardian Life is a company focused on improving the control environment and operations through independent assurance and consulting services. The Senior IT Auditor will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on IT audit projects, while evaluating risks and controls to enhance the enterprise risk management framework.

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Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of management’s objectives and processes using data analysis skills

Use well developed data collection skills to acquire an understanding of the process, risks, and controls

Create flowcharts, process maps, and/or narratives to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of management's control design in addressing associated risks, identifying control gaps or potential improvements

Prepare audit planning memos to set audit scope and objectives

Formulate and execute audit procedures that test the design and operating effectiveness of key controls

Prepare communications covering issues and progress

Lead project-related meetings and discussions, as well as periodic touchpoints with IT area management

Obtain management input on solutions to control gaps

Write value-added audit conclusions, presenting findings to both Internal Audit and IT management, to proactively manage risk

Prepare clear, concise, high quality audit reports and other audit documents that comply with the Department’s methodology, and communicate relevant issues and effective, value-added recommendations

Manage work so that projects are completed on time and within budget

Qualification

IT internal/external auditProfessional certificationsData analytics skillsInfrastructure knowledgeAnalytical skillsProject management skillsRoot cause analysisAudit standardsTeamMate+Agile auditing experienceProficient in ExcelProficient in WordProficient in VisioProficient in PowerPointInterpersonal skillsWritten communication skillsOral communication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree is required. Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or other IT-related degree is a strong plus

Professional certifications (CIA, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CPA, CFE) attained or in progress

Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT internal/external audit, or IT-related functions

Experience/ability to independently evaluate IT general controls over security processes, infrastructure, network, applications/software, cloud services, and databases according to established timetables and requirements

Knowledge of infrastructure environments (e.g., operating systems, databases, networks, middleware, virtualization technologies, etc.) and cloud services/technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services)

Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and clearly articulate thoughts and ideas

Ability to collaborate with others, both inside and outside of the department, while working toward common goals and fostering understanding and agreement

Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to effectively analyze an IT process and assess risks and controls

Ability to identify root causes of process breakdowns

Recognizes broader implications of issues

Demonstrated knowledge of internal audit standards and leading practices

Proficient in Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Data collection and data analytics skills, including familiarity with tools (e.g., TeamMate Analytics, Tableau, etc.) a strong plus

Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is helpful but not required

Familiarity with TeamMate+ is preferred but not required

Experience with Agile auditing is helpful but not required

Benefits

Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.