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

Baker Tilly•Lehi, UT

33d

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our 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, BT offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where work is done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership. This role involves working 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. The role requires developing in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries, thinking independently and strategically about clients’ business, systems, and risks, and providing recommendations for business and process improvements. It also involves providing strategic business assurance by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks, and assessing, managing, and optimizing information technology risk across a wide range of areas including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity. The role includes reviewing clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps, and communicating issues and recommendations. It also involves assisting in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in various IT areas. Drafting comprehensive executive summaries and final reports, documenting engagement work papers, and acting as a valued business advisor are key aspects. The role requires facilitating professional presentations, continuing to develop knowledge and experience with various technology environments, and utilizing entrepreneurial skills to network and build relationships. Supporting team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy is also part of the role.

Requirements

4 year degree
3 year(s) of experience
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
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

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.