Senior Associate, Technology Audit

SMB Shared Services • Sterling, VA

287d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Technology Audit will be responsible for planning and executing technology-focused audits, evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of IT controls, and assessing the overall IT governance framework. This role involves conducting comprehensive technology audits, including IT general controls, application controls, system development life cycle, cybersecurity, and other related areas. The position requires assessing IT processes, systems, and controls to identify risks, evaluate their impact, and recommend appropriate remedial actions. Additionally, the role includes evaluating the effectiveness of IT governance, risk management, and internal control processes, identifying control deficiencies, and providing practical recommendations to enhance IT controls and processes. The Senior Associate will also conduct post-audit follow-up to verify the implementation and effectiveness of recommended actions and prepare clear and concise audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses.

Requirements

• Proficient in evaluating and testing IT general controls, application controls, and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience in assessing emerging technology risks, such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain.
• Familiarity with auditing data analytics and automated controls is advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of industry regulations and standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify control deficiencies and propose practical solutions.
• Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• A master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP) are a plus.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in technology audit, IT risk management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive technology audits, including IT general controls, application controls, system development life cycle, cybersecurity, and other related areas.
• Assess IT processes, systems, and controls to identify risks, evaluate their impact, and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
• Identify control deficiencies and areas for improvement and provide practical and actionable recommendations to enhance IT controls and processes.
• Conduct post-audit follow-up to verify the implementation and effectiveness of recommended actions.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
• Career development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree