IT Auditor

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Microsoft Internal Audit is seeking an IT Auditor to evaluate risks, controls, and governance across cloud services, datacenter operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, software engineering, and emerging technologies, including AI. In this role, you will assess whether technology systems and processes effectively manage risk and support secure, reliable, and scalable operations. As an individual contributor, you will lead risk-based audits across planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, partnering with engineering, operations, security, and business stakeholders to identify control gaps, evaluate technology risks, and provide objective insights. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy understanding complex systems, identifying improvement opportunities, and communicating technical risks to both technical teams and executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years auditing, security, privacy, control and compliance, or related experience OR equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA degree, preferably in information systems, computer science, engineering or other related IT field or a minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware or software product development, IT audit, IT Assurance or closely related field, security operations.
• Knowledge of external leading risk and controls frameworks such as COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology), ISO27000, NIST, and IT related internal controls.
• Professional certification such as CISSP, GIAC, MCP, CCNA, CISA, CIA, AZ-500, or AZ-104.
• Experience with cloud operations, networks, security and specialized skills and experience.
• Experience conducting datacenter audits and staying abreast of Artificial Intelligence (AI) developments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating risks and controls for software development, service operation, IT infrastructure, security, and related processes.
• Conducting internal audit projects to include the communication of observations, risks, recommendations, and conclusions reached.
• Providing consulting services regarding risk and controls on a wide range of projects and corporate initiatives.
• Conducting reviews in highly technical areas of current/emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, various cloud environments, security, networking, Windows, and Unix.
• Remaining current and increasing knowledge in the areas of auditing, business, company products and company information and Microsoft technologies, applications and other related technologies, utilizing self-study and/or continuing education efforts.
• Developing draft audit reports by identifying and gathering support for potential issues, and recommending solutions.
• Utilizing departmental audit systems to manage projects, work papers, risk assessment, reporting and reporting follow-up.
• Communicating with departmental representatives and client management regarding the project status.
• Coordinating with external auditors (as needed), and working with outside contractors with respect to specific IT audit engagements.
• Establishing and maintaining proficient customer relationships with internal stakeholders, managers and staff.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

What This Job Offers

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