Senior IT Auditor

Sun Life • Toronto, ON

8d • CA$60,000 - CA$97,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior IT Auditor supports the execution of the IT Internal Audit Annual Plan by evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls within assigned audit projects. This hands-on role facilitates process walkthroughs, manages the evidence-gathering lifecycle, and tests IT systems to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Additionally, you will identify process gaps, draft clear audit findings, and partner with management to track and validate remediation plans.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in IT Audit, Information Security, IT Risk Management, or internal/external audit.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, Information Security, or other related disciplines from an accredited institution.
• General understanding of enterprise technologies, including operating systems, databases, networks, applications, and associated terminologies.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and juggle priorities as needed from time to time while maintaining quality and timelines.

Nice To Haves

• One or more of the following audit/cybersecurity certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCSP, GCIA, CEH.
• AI and/or cloud computing certifications (for example – AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900) would be an asset.
• Knowledge of typical IT risk and control frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO, COBIT, etc.) and internal audit standards and practices (Institute of Internal Auditors).

Responsibilities

• Execute IT audit activities by evaluating technology controls, driving walkthroughs, and performing risk-based testing in accordance with the established audit plan.
• Leverage data analytics and AI tools to audit diverse infrastructure environments including cloud, on-premises, and legacy systems to deliver data-driven insights and optimize project timelines.
• Document clear, concise, and well-organized impactful workpapers and audit deliverables that describe the audit scope, steps, results, and issues in adherence to professional auditing standards.
• Actively use project management skills to enable completion of audit projects within established timelines and budgets.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills especially when communicating evidence requests, facilitating walkthrough discussions, and audit fieldwork activities.
• Exhibit a natural inclination toward discovering new technologies paired with curiosity to understand emerging IT risks.
• Participate in stakeholder discussions to capture key requirements, ask clarifying questions, and help summarize meeting outcomes for the internal team.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment, maintaining an approachable demeanor and a willingness to help others succeed.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled.
• Sun Life automatic and matching contributions
• Flexible hybrid work model
• Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture

What This Job Offers

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