Director, IT Audit at Jobgether – United States
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About This Position
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, IT Audit in United States.
This senior leadership role is responsible for providing independent assurance over IT governance, risk management, and internal controls across a complex global technology environment. You will lead the IT audit function, ensuring that cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data governance, and enterprise systems align with regulatory requirements and support strategic business objectives. The role combines hands-on audit execution with team leadership and executive advisory responsibilities, working closely with senior IT leaders and the Audit Committee. You will oversee risk-based audit planning, manage high-impact audit engagements, and deliver insights that strengthen the organization’s control environment. In this position, you will also play a key role in evaluating emerging technology risks and digital transformation initiatives. The environment is dynamic and highly collaborative, requiring strong judgment and the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization.
Accountabilities:Lead and execute the IT audit strategy, ensuring comprehensive coverage of cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, and data governance.
- Manage complex IT audit engagements, ensuring adherence to professional standards such as IIA, ISACA, COBIT, and NIST frameworks.
- Evaluate IT governance, cybersecurity controls, identity and access management, incident response, and data protection processes.
- Identify emerging technology risks and integrate them into audit planning and execution activities.
- Present audit findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees.
- Monitor remediation efforts and validate the effectiveness of management action plans.
- Lead, coach, and develop IT audit teams, including internal staff, contractors, and external partners.
- Ensure high-quality audit documentation that supports regulatory review and external validation.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on IT risk, control environments, and digital transformation initiatives.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, IT risk management, cybersecurity, or information systems controls.
- At least 5+ years of leadership experience managing audit teams or enterprise-level audit programs.
- Strong experience auditing enterprise IT environments, including cloud platforms, infrastructure, and core applications.
- Deep knowledge of IT control frameworks including COSO, NIST, COBIT, and IIA standards.
- Proven ability to engage and influence senior and executive stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex systems, identify root causes, and deliver practical recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a strategic, risk-based mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Certifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP, or CISM are highly desirable.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range from $122,400 to $204,400 depending on experience and location.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings plan and additional financial wellness programs.
- Paid time off and flexible work arrangements depending on role requirements.
- Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
- Exposure to global enterprise environments and high-impact technology initiatives.
- Inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Potential for up to 20% travel for audits, leadership meetings, and stakeholder engagement.