IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Advisory Senior Consultant (PCI Focus)

Baker Tilly•Lehi, UT

34d•$85,910 - $162,890•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers. The Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. This is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, Baker Tilly offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where work is done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership. This role is for an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant with a focus on PCI. The ideal candidate will have experience in compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls, and will thrive in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice. The role involves direct client interaction, strategic thinking about client businesses and systems, and providing strategic business assurance. The consultant will assess, manage, and optimize IT risk across various areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy, IT regulatory compliance, and business continuity. They will also review client processes and controls against industry frameworks, develop audit programs, execute internal audits, and draft reports. The role requires acting as a valued business advisor, building relationships, and communicating effectively with clients. Continuous learning and development are encouraged, as is networking and building relationships internally and externally. Supporting team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy is also part of the role, along with enjoying friendships, social activities, and team outings that encourage work-life balance.

Requirements

4 year degree
3 year(s) of experience
Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program
3+ year(s) experience with IT audit or cybersecurity
CISA, CISSP, CISM or CPA certifications preferred
Experience as a PCI QSA serving professional preferred
Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired
Experience with Cloud audit experience and certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business systems to ensure technology risks are managed
Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement
Think independently and strategically about your clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives
Provide strategic business assurance to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks
Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity
Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients
Assist in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the areas of: IT strategy and governance, IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery, Cybersecurity, Third party risk, ITGC and application controls, SOC reporting, Regulatory and compliance requirements
Assist in drafting comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies
Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service
Facilitate professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences
Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities
Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance