Financial Services Cybersecurity Internal Audit Manager

Location

Atlanta, GA (onsite)

Salary

USD 104,500 - 213,800 per year

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits across cybersecurity and IT infrastructure domains, including Security Operations Centers, Data Services and Data Governance, Third Party Risk Management, Cyber Resilience and Incident Response, and infrastructure risk controls evaluated by the second line of defense, plus infrastructure-level incident and problem management.
• Conduct integrated cyber audits in collaboration with business and operational auditors to form a holistic view of risk and controls.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of technical cybersecurity controls against regulatory expectations and industry frameworks such as NIST CSF, COBIT, and ISO 27001.
• Prepare thorough audit documentation, reports, and deliverables independently and on schedule, ensuring clarity and rigor in findings.
• Communicate audit procedures, findings, and recommendations directly to client stakeholders, addressing both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain audit quality and responsiveness throughout the engagement lifecycle to uphold client satisfaction and confidence.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of total professional experience, including at least three years of hands-on internal auditing in cybersecurity, IT general controls, or infrastructure risk within financial services or consulting environments.
• Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity operations, controls, and governance practices.
• Proven ability to independently complete audits from planning through reporting with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documenting observations and explaining results to clients.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• One or more professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or equivalent.