Director of Internal Audit, Technology

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Zayo is seeking a Director of Internal Audit - Technology to lead IT, information security, and telecommunications network advisory and assurance activities. This role provides independent, risk-based oversight of network infrastructure, technology, cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, resiliency, and emerging technology risks.

Our Director will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee, translating complex technical risks into clear business implications. This individual will shape the IT audit strategy, oversee high-impact engagements, strengthen governance practices, and enhance audit capabilities through innovation, analytics, and automation.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Audit Oversight

• Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based audit strategy covering IT systems, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure, aligned to risk priorities and business objectives.
• Lead the planning and delivery of complex, high-risk IT and cybersecurity audits across infrastructure, cloud, applications, data, and security domains.
• Oversee audit quality, methodology adherence, and consistency across engagements.
• Provide independent assurance over IT General Controls (ITGCs), SOX-relevant systems (as applicable), and emerging technology risks.
• Translate complex technical control issues into concise, business-relevant messaging for Board-level audiences.
• Provide strategic perspective on enterprise technology transformation initiatives, cloud adoption, and AI platform governance.
• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, including resolving escalated issues that may arise
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in IT and cybersecurity audit, risk, or assurance roles.
• Demonstrated leadership of enterprise-scale, risk-based IT audit functions.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms, IAM, network security, logging/monitoring, data protection, and resiliency frameworks.
• Experience engaging with executive leadership and presenting to Executives, Board or Audit Committees.
• Leadership or managerial experience
• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  

Estimated base salary range: $148,500 - $181,500 USD/annually.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
  
  
  

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.