Cybersecurity Auditor – Network & Firewall Management and Operational Technology (OT)

The Coca-Cola Company • Atlanta, GA

4d • $124,600 - $148,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Cybersecurity Auditor focused on Network & Firewall Management and Operational Technology (OT) to join its Internal Audit Team. The role provides independent assurance and advisory services related to cybersecurity risks, controls, governance, and compliance, with a primary focus on network security, firewall management, and OT security. The auditor partners with business, technology, Information Security, Risk Management, and Compliance stakeholders to assess whether network security controls protect organizational assets, support regulatory requirements, and align with enterprise risk objectives.

The position evaluates risks and controls across enterprise networks, cloud environments, OT networks, industrial control systems, and critical technology infrastructure. Coverage includes network segmentation, intrusion prevention, cloud network security, remote access, third-party connectivity, firewall administration, security monitoring, network architecture, and cybersecurity governance. The role also uses data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques, communicates findings and recommendations to management, and supports issue validation and remediation monitoring. AI governance, security, and risk management may also be included when applicable.

This is an individual-contributor role based in Atlanta, Georgia, with 26%–50% travel. The company does not offer employment visa sponsorship for this position. The stated U.S. base pay range is $124,600–$148,200, with actual pay potentially varying by geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Two to five years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Network Security, IT Audit, Cybersecurity Audit, Firewall Administration, Network Engineering, Operational Technology Security, or related disciplines.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, risks, controls, and governance practices.
• Knowledge of network security concepts and control frameworks.
• Understanding of network architecture and security principles.
• Understanding of network segmentation and micro-segmentation.
• Understanding of firewall administration and rule management.
• Understanding of Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems.
• Understanding of Network Detection and Response solutions.
• Understanding of Virtual Private Networks.
• Understanding of cloud network security.
• Understanding of OT, Industrial Control Systems, and SCADA security concepts.
• Understanding of security monitoring, logging, and incident detection processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience auditing or administering network security technologies such as Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco Firepower, Fortinet, Juniper, Zscaler, Claroty, or similar platforms.
• Experience auditing cloud network security environments such as Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud.
• Experience assessing OT environments, industrial control systems, manufacturing technology, SCADA environments, or critical infrastructure security controls.
• Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, COBIT, CIS Controls, or similar frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, Security+, CISM, or CCNP Security.
• Experience in AI governance, AI risk management, and AI security concepts.
• Experience assessing controls related to AI development, deployment, or usage.
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, model risk considerations, and AI data protection controls.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools for audit planning, testing, analytics, or reporting.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based audits, advisory reviews, and assessments focused on network security, firewall management, OT environments, network segmentation, intrusion prevention, and related cybersecurity controls.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls that prevent, detect, and respond to unauthorized access across enterprise networks, cloud environments, OT networks, industrial control systems, and critical infrastructure.
• Assess the governance, administration, and security of enterprise firewalls, cloud-native network security services, network access controls, and perimeter defense technologies.
• Review firewall rule management, network configuration management, and change management processes, including provisioning, approvals, implementation, monitoring, recertification, and decommissioning.
• Evaluate network architecture and segmentation strategies across corporate, cloud, OT, and vendor-connected environments.
• Assess controls for remote access, VPNs, third-party connectivity, internet-facing systems, DMZ environments, identity-aware network controls, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Evaluate monitoring capabilities, including intrusion detection and prevention, network detection and response, event monitoring, logging, alerting, and threat detection.
• Assess security controls over routers, switches, wireless networks, load balancers, cloud networking components, industrial network devices, and supporting management platforms.
• Review cybersecurity controls in OT environments, including industrial control systems, SCADA, manufacturing networks, facility technologies, and other critical infrastructure.
• Evaluate controls supporting hybrid network environments, cloud networking services, network segmentation models, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Review controls over internet-facing services, administrative network access, network service accounts, machine-to-machine communications, and vendor connectivity.
• Evaluate governance and security controls for cloud networking, APIs, infrastructure integrations, and interconnected enterprise environments.
• Assess segmentation controls, network zoning, access restrictions, and perimeter defense frameworks.
• Evaluate monitoring, logging, alerting, and detective controls for identifying unauthorized activity, anomalous traffic, intrusions, and network security events.
• Use data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to analyze firewall rulesets, network configurations, traffic patterns, connectivity paths, security events, and anomalous activity.
• Identify control deficiencies, emerging threats, cybersecurity risks, and opportunities to strengthen network security, OT security, infrastructure resilience, and asset protection.
• Develop clear, practical, risk-informed recommendations to improve network security, perimeter defenses, OT security, infrastructure resilience, and cybersecurity maturity.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and regulatory developments.
• Evaluate cybersecurity risks associated with digital transformation initiatives and evolving network architectures.
• Consider cybersecurity implications of cloud adoption, software-defined networking, automation, and new technologies.
• Support audit coverage of AI governance, AI-enabled business processes, and AI security risks when applicable.
• Identify technology and cybersecurity trends that may affect organizational risk exposure.
• Leverage automation and analytical tools to improve audit efficiency and coverage.
• Build collaborative relationships with Information Security, Network Engineering, Infrastructure Teams, Risk Management, Compliance, and business leaders.
• Communicate audit observations and risk insights effectively to management.
• Assist with audit reports, presentations, and executive communications.
• Support issue validation and remediation monitoring activities.

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Opportunities to expand a global network and develop, learn, and grow with colleagues around the world.
• Agile work environment that empowers employees to innovate and discover solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level