Job summary
Seeking a experienced Senior IT Auditor with a strong background in Cybersecurity audits. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in assessing and enhancing IT security controls & conducting risk based audits.
Responsibilities
- The Senior IT Auditor supports the Engagement Manager in the planning execution and reporting of engagements.
- Understanding engagement objectives and assisting the engagement manager in preparing the plan and testing procedures to meet the review objectives.
- Gaining detailed understanding of relevant IT and business processes systems and controls. Leading performance of risk assessments and controls evaluations. Identification of areas for leveraging data analytics.
- Performing engagements in accordance with the planned scope/ risk areas aligned with budget expectations. Assists in tracking and reporting project status and milestones.
- Adhering to Corporate Audit Methodology and documentation requirements at all times.
- Supervising executives / junior executives in the team driving their accountability and timely execution of each engagement. Pro-actively guide and ensure knowledge sharing within team.
- Ensuring work papers documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed.
- Assisting in the assessment of identified gaps and areas for improvement and evaluating their significance and potential business impact. Propose remediation steps that are practical and reasonable.
- Driving discussions/agreements on detailed audit findings with the audit team and management prior to final report issuance to ensure clear understanding and consideration about the noted issues and the related actions to be implemented.
- Preparing audit reports/memos highlighting key risk exposures noted issues assist in overall conclusion and agreed upon corrective actions.
- Following up with process owners for timely implementation of MAPs and escalating if required.
- Building good working relations with key stakeholders Ensuring timely and accurate time tracking
- Continuously focus on self-development by attending trainings seminars and acquiring relevant certifications.
Locations Preferred- PAN India
Certifications Required
CISA / CISSP / CISM
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high-calibre team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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