IT Audit Manager – Corporate Technology, Cybersecurity

First American

. Lead complex, risk-based technology and cybersecurity audits from annual planning through reporting .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,300 - $172,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in IT and cybersecurity audits, with a strong focus on risk assessment, internal control design, and security configuration. Capable of engaging with senior leadership and managing audit teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IT/Cybersecurity Audit LeadershipRisk Assessment ExpertiseSecurity Configuration Audit ExperienceTeam Management and DevelopmentCISA or Equivalent Certification

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentInternal Control DesignSecurity Configuration AuditVulnerability ManagementIdentity ArchitectureNetwork SecurityCloud Security ArchitectureData ProtectionOperational Cybersecurity AuditsAudit Evidence Development

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceNegotiation SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingWriting Skills

Tools & Technologies

AuditBoardPower BIServiceNowJiraSailPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CISACISMCISSPCRISCCIPP/US

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityTechnology AuditsBanking IT AuditRegulatory ExaminationSecurity Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, risk-based technology and cybersecurity audits from annual planning through reporting
Serve as senior audit contact for client leadership
Lead executive-level discussions with technology, security, risk, finance, and business leaders
Set audit objectives, risk assessment, scope, criteria, resources, and timing
Direct audits across technology and cybersecurity programs
Ensure audit scopes assess security-asset configuration and operation
Direct and challenge configuration-focused audit coverage across assigned specialties
Oversee the Lead and audit team and review audit work for quality and support
Own engagement decisions, issue severity/root cause, action plans, and reports
Present plans, status, results, and significant risks to Internal Audit leadership, executives, regulators, and examiners
Coordinate with assurance teams and external auditors on reliance
Coach auditors, build technical capability, manage concurrent-project resources and deadlines, and improve audit methods, continuous auditing, and analytics

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years of relevant experience, including leading complex IT or cybersecurity audits and advising on technology risks and controls
Experience leading operational cybersecurity or data-risk audits
Demonstrated experience managing teams and engaging senior client leadership
Extensive IT/cybersecurity audit leadership in one or more listed domains
Hands-on security-configuration audit experience with firewalls, SIEM, cloud security, WAF, encryption, or certificates
Primary leadership depth in IAM/PAM and identity architecture, network security, cloud security architecture and WAF, Security Operations, vulnerability management, or Data Protection
Familiarity with official security guidance for Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud
Advanced understanding of risk assessment, internal control design and operating effectiveness, audit evidence, sampling, issue development, and accepted internal audit standards
Strong executive presence, negotiation, writing, presentation, and relationship-building skills
CISA or equivalent (CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CIPP/US) strongly preferred
Banking IT audit and regulatory examination experience preferred
Familiarity with AuditBoard, Power BI, ServiceNow, Jira, or SailPoint helpful

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive workplace culture