IT Audit Manager

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Analyze risk in assigned audit areas and prepare proposed internal audit plans .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technology audit and risk assessment, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data analytics, and internal control testing. Proficient in preparing audit plans, conducting testing, and collaborating with teams to enhance audit processes and outcomes.

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Technology Audit ExperienceCybersecurity Risk AssessmentData Analytics ProficiencyProfessional Auditing CertificationCloud Security Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Audit Testing StrategiesInternal Control DesignVulnerability ManagementApplication SecurityData Analysis TechniquesSQL ServerOracle DatabasesR ProgrammingPython ProgrammingContinuous Auditing Tools

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingExcellent Communication SkillsTeam DevelopmentCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

TableauPower BIAlteryxACLIDEAMicrosoft Office SuiteAWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudSnowflake

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPAWS Cloud PractitionerCFA

Industry Keywords

Investment ProductsPortfolio ManagementTradingSecurities IndustryCOBITNISTISO27000OWASPDevSecOpsThird-Party Technology Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxOraclePythonSQLTableauUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze risk in assigned audit areas and prepare proposed internal audit plans
Schedule and coordinate planning for audit and advisory engagements
Collaborate with leadership and colleagues to deliver innovative audit and advisory approaches
Prepare audit testing strategies focused on internal control design and testing
Perform audit testing and analysis; supervise assigned staff or contractors
Review workpapers, document control weaknesses or inefficiencies, and manage engagement completion
Select engagement coverage areas and determine information sources using individual judgment
Evaluate issues independently based on impact and importance
Prepare results and conduct entry and exit meetings to obtain management concurrence and responses
Follow up on previously identified findings and management action plans
Prepare reports for senior management and corporate directors
Assess emerging technology and cybersecurity risks, including AI, cloud services, application and API security, data protection, third-party technology risk, and operational resilience
Collaborate with the Data Analytics team on data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled techniques for risk assessment, audit testing, continuous monitoring, and reporting
Train and develop junior team members through on-the-job coaching and constructive feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in technology audit, consulting, or information security roles
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or Finance preferred; other business or technology related degrees considered depending upon relevant experience
MBA or Master‘s degree in Information Systems, Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Finance a plus
Professional auditing, security, or technology designation such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Cloud Practitioner, CFA, etc., preferred, or substantially completed designation requirements while actively pursuing completion
Experience within the asset management or securities industries a plus
Knowledge of investment products, portfolio management, trading, investment operations, and finance
Experience auditing enterprise and web applications, cybersecurity practices, privacy, application security, API security, secure software development practices, vulnerability management, UNIX, Linux, Windows, SQL Server, and Oracle databases
Knowledge and experience auditing networking and firewalls a plus
Experience auditing cloud-based platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Snowflake
Knowledge of cloud security, configuration management, encryption, logging and monitoring, identity controls, and third-party/SaaS governance
Experience designing and conducting data analysis for audit objectives using data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled techniques
Experience designing and building continuous auditing or monitoring tools and techniques a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving ability, including risk identification, issue investigation, root-cause analysis, and determining appropriate action
Excellent knowledge of COBIT, NIST, ISO27000, OWASP, and AI governance/control frameworks
Strong knowledge of technology and cybersecurity trends, including AI governance, model risk, cloud security, application and API security, identity and access management, data protection, DevSecOps, third-party technology risk, and operational resilience
Proficiency with analytics software such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, ACL, and IDEA a plus
Proficiency in R and Python a plus, including audit automation, data validation, analytics scripting, and AI-assisted audit procedures
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible paid time off
Hybrid work schedule
401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
Health & wellbeing benefits
Parental Leave benefits
Employee stock purchase plan