Sr. IT Auditor

Robert Half Technology is seeking an experienced IT Audit and Compliance Manager to lead our IT audit, risk management, and compliance initiatives. This role ensures our systems, processes, and controls align with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The manager will collaborate with IT, security, finance, and business stakeholders to strengthen internal controls, mitigate risk, and support strategic objectives.

This is an on-site position based in Santa Ana, CA, with required travel.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Risk Management

• Plan, execute, and oversee IT audits to assess internal controls, security measures, and operational effectiveness.
• Manage and test SOX controls in a public company environment to ensure compliance with financial and IT regulations.
• Conduct IT and third-party risk assessments to identify system and vendor vulnerabilities.
• Implement and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls, with focus on SSN and PCI data protection.
• Develop and maintain audit plans in alignment with business priorities and evolving regulations.
• Monitor, track, and report on remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

Compliance & Governance

• Maintain compliance with key regulatory frameworks, including SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 4.0, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Drive scope reduction strategies for PCI-DSS (segmentation, iFrame, P2PE).
• Manage IT compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure strong governance.
• Partner with legal, finance, and business teams to embed compliance across systems and processes.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes and evaluate business impact.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor the IT audit and compliance team.
• Partner with IT and security leaders to promote best practices in security and data protection.
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors, regulators, and third-party assessors.
• Deliver reports and recommendations to senior management on compliance posture and risk mitigation.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance compliance processes.
• Build training and awareness programs to foster a culture of compliance across the organization.
• Deploy tools and technologies that improve monitoring, reporting, and risk management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Experience:
• 7 years in IT audit, compliance, or risk management.
• Expertise in IT general controls, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage audits and compliance projects in large, complex organizations.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies

• Risk-based decision-making
• Strong leadership and team management
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail

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