Senior Auditor, Global IT Audit

Abbott Laboratories • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Senior Auditor, Global IT Audit at Abbott, a global healthcare leader. The position is based in Chicago, IL. The role involves assessing the adequacy of Global Information Technology security and controls for applications and infrastructure across Abbott's international and domestic organizations. The individual will scope and plan audit engagements, conduct risk assessments, execute fieldwork using a risk-based approach, identify control gaps and risks, and deliver recommendations for mitigation. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in diverse businesses within Abbott, with potential transitions to roles in Cybersecurity, Global Privacy, Operating Divisional IT, Global IT, and Legal after 2-3 years. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential for interacting with management and peers.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5+ years of related experience with a top-tier consulting or public accounting firm in one of the following two areas required: Execution of Information Systems audits, including Application, Platform or General IT Controls; or conducting information security assessments or implementing information security controls.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• 60% travel to Abbott's International and Domestic locations required.
• Must be able to work from one of our Chicago or Lake County locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with auditing major ERP systems (i.e. SAP)
• Experience with auditing IaaS, PaaS, SaaS services and solutions
• Deep insight of best practice standards and frameworks, such as ISO 27001/2 and NIST.
• In-depth understanding of network and system security technology and practices across major-computing areas.
• Experience with Technology Risk Management / IT Audit function in Enterprise organizations.
• Certifications such as HCISPP, CHPS, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CIPP.
• Manufacturing and/or international business experience.
• Foreign language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Information Systems audits throughout Abbott's international and domestic organizations.
• Assess the design and development of security solutions and their adherence to applicable policies and comply with information security requirements.
• Prepare and present audit findings to senior management.
• Maintain comprehensive historical audit work paper documentation that fully supports reported audit results, leveraging established department tools and standards.
• Proactively communicate with key stakeholders regarding audit status, findings and other relevant issues.
• Stay abreast of current and emerging security risks. Research new technologies, understand existing processes, and reference recognized standards and frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with others on the Corporate Audit team to proactively assess organizational IT risks and ensure effective audit coverage.
• Identify control gaps and other areas of heightened risk exposure related to governance, risk management and internal controls within IT processes.
• Design and deliver achievable meaningful recommendations for management to mitigate the identified risks.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

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