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Senior IT Internal Auditor – Risk-Based Audits & Agile Environments | Hybrid, Northern VA

Step into a high-impact Senior IT Internal Auditor role where you’ll drive meaningful change and innovation within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll play a pivotal part in evaluating information technology systems, applications, and business processes—ensuring the organization remains resilient, efficient, and ahead of the curve while playing a critical role in their IT modernization projects.

What You'll Do:

+ Lead & Execute Audits: Design and deliver risk-based audit programs for IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and data governance. Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and controls across the organization, especially in agile project settings.

+ Agile Project & DevOps Reviews: Conduct pre- and post-implementation reviews of agile projects (sprint planning, backlog management, DevOps best practices) to independently assess governance and compliance.

+ Data Analytics & Automation: Develop and enhance audit methodologies with data analytics and audit automation, using advanced tools to increase coverage and efficiency.

+ Reporting & Communication: Draft concise audit reports with clear risk management insights and actionable recommendations. Lead meetings to present findings and explain audit processes, engaging stakeholders at all levels.

+ Partnership & Collaboration: Build trusted relationships with IT, business teams, and external partners. Encourage open communication and a solutions-driven approach.

+ Special Projects & Examinations: Conduct investigations, coordinate special audits, and assist in regulatory reviews (e.g., annual SOC 1 Type II, external audits).

+ Strategic Input: Contribute to annual audit risk assessments, audit planning, and preparation of Audit Committee materials.

+ Departmental Support: Participate in internal administrative activities to support the effectiveness and evolution of the audit function.

Why Apply?

+ Engage with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

+ Continuously be challenged and learn new skills in a highly collegial and collaborative environment

+ Make a meaningful impact on their IT modernization projects

+ Fantastic culture with the team and organization

Requirements

About You:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

+ 3+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, internal audit, or industry roles. (IT AUDIT or ADVISORY)

+ Working knowledge of audit standards (e.g., Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing) and IT control frameworks (CIS, NIST).

+ Strong exposure to data analytics tools, audit automation, and scripting.

+ Understanding of agile methodologies, API security, and integration controls.

+ Proficient in MS Office (Excel—complex formulas, Access databases).

+ Exceptional communication, with the ability to present complex findings to a wide audience.

+ Collaborative, organized, and proactive, able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Professional certification: CISA, CIA, CISSP, CEH, or CPA.

+ Experience in capital markets or regulated financial environments.

+ Familiarity with PowerAutomate and PowerBI.

+ Previous work with regulators and in highly regulated settings.

Please apply directly to this posting for immediate consideration. If you have additional questions, please message Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting) via LinkedIn.

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