Senior IT Auditor

Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.

At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose – always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping future of business. Could you be the one to make a difference?

• Support planning, execution, and reporting of IT and Cybersecurity audit engagements.
• Understand engagement objectives and assist in preparing audit plans and testing procedures.
• Develop a detailed understanding of IT and business processes, systems, and controls.
• Perform cyber risk assessments and control evaluations and identify opportunities to leverage data analytics.
• Execute audits aligned with defined scope, timelines, and budget expectations, and track progress against milestones.
• Adhere to corporate audit methodology and documentation standards.
• Supervise and guide junior team members, ensuring accountability, timely execution, and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain complete and accurate audit documentation supporting findings and conclusions.
• Assess control gaps, evaluate business impact, and recommend practical remediation actions.
• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders on audit findings and corrective actions prior to report finalization.
• Prepare audit reports and memos outlining key risks, findings, and agreed actions.
• Follow up with process owners on management action plans (MAPs) and escalate where required.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships and ensure accurate time tracking.
• Support continuous learning through training, seminars, and certifications.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or a technical discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CISM.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Understanding of IIA standards, internal audit, and risk management frameworks such as COSO.
• Experience with frameworks such as COBIT, ISO, and NIST, and IT audit tools.
• Experience with risk-based auditing and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to learn in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a our Cognizant Mississauga Office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.