IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant (SOC focus)
About The Position
Baker Tilly’s Risk Advisory practice helps clients assess risks, develop strategies for changing business environments, and achieve their goals 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 address financial, operational, and technology risks. The role covers IT risk assessment and optimization, control reviews, internal audits, IT control assessments, and SOC reporting. It involves direct client interaction, preparing reports and presentations, building client relationships, and supporting the development of team members. The position offers opportunities to grow technical skills through education, training, and cross-training. Work location arrangements should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.
Requirements
- Four-year degree.
- Three years of experience.
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent 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 with control testing, SOC reporting, and IT audit or cybersecurity.
- Cloud audit experience and certifications.
- Experience as a client-serving professional at a consulting firm.
Responsibilities
- Work with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and identify and manage financial and operational risks in business systems.
- Develop knowledge of client businesses and industries through direct client interaction across multiple aspects of engagements.
- Independently assess clients’ businesses, systems, and risks and recommend business and process improvements.
- Help clients implement processes and controls that address key risks.
- Assess, manage, and optimize IT risk, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity.
- Review client processes and controls against industry frameworks, identify design or execution gaps, and communicate issues and recommendations.
- Assist with developing audit programs and executing internal audits and IT control assessments in 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 reports, and document and review engagement work papers using accepted internal audit methodologies.
- Build client relationships and communicate effectively to provide superior client service.
- Deliver professional presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Continue developing knowledge of technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools or utilities.
- Pursue ongoing learning and development through internal and external education, training, and cross-training.
- Network and build relationships internally and externally with clients.
- Support team members’ growth and development in accordance with the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.
- Participate in social and team activities that encourage work-life balance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
- Upward career trajectory.
- Flexibility in how and where work is done.
- Resources and support for technical skills development and career growth.
- Education, training, and cross-training opportunities.
- Social activities and team outings intended to encourage work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
