IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant

Baker Tilly • Frisco, TX

17d

About The Position

Baker Tilly’s Risk Advisory practice helps clients assess risks, develop strategies, and achieve business objectives through expertise in risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity. The Senior Consultant works with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and identify and manage financial and operational risks in business systems. The role involves client-facing consulting across technology risk, cybersecurity, IT governance, compliance, and internal controls, while contributing to engagement delivery and team development.

The position offers opportunities to work across varied technology environments and industries, build client relationships, and develop professionally through internal and external education, training, and cross-training. Baker Tilly describes the practice as collaborative and growing, with flexibility in how and where work is done; candidates should discuss work-location requirements with a talent acquisition professional.

Requirements

• Four-year degree.
• At least three years of experience.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong 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 a related program.
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certification.
• Three or more years of experience in IT audit or cybersecurity.
• Experience as a client-serving professional for a consulting firm.
• Cloud audit experience and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct client interaction and work across engagement activities.
• Analyze clients’ businesses, systems, and risks, and recommend business and process improvements based on their operations and objectives.
• Assist clients in implementing processes and controls that address key risks.
• Assess, manage, and optimize information technology risk across cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity.
• Evaluate client processes and controls against industry frameworks, identify gaps in design and execution, and communicate issues and recommendations.
• Assist with developing audit programs and conducting internal audits and IT control assessments covering IT strategy and governance, IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery, cybersecurity, third-party risk, ITGC and application controls, SOC reporting, and regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Draft executive summaries and final client reports, and document and review engagement work papers in accordance with accepted internal audit methodologies.
• Build client relationships and communicate effectively to provide superior client service.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Continue developing knowledge and experience with technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools or utilities.
• Pursue ongoing learning and skill development through education, training, and cross-training.
• Network and build relationships internally and externally with clients to support business growth.
• Support team members’ growth and development in keeping with Baker Tilly’s Care and Teach philosophy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• Flexibility in how and where work is done.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance encouraged through friendships, social activities, and team outings.

What This Job Offers

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