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Head IT Audit

Head IT Audit

ConfidentialMumbai
30+ days ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities :

Assess System Security :

  • They evaluate the security protocols and measures in place to ensure the safety of an organizations data and technology infrastructure.
  • Check for vulnerabilities in systems and identify potential cybersecurity risks.

Evaluate IT Controls :

  • Auditors check how well the IT systems are governed, managed, and controlled.
  • This can include reviewing access controls, system configurations, and user privileges.
  • They ensure policies and procedures are followed to minimize operational and financial risks.

    • Compliance and Risk Management :

  • They ensure the organization complies with relevant laws and industry standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act).
  • Identify risks related to IT infrastructure, processes, and data handling, recommending improvements to mitigate these risks.

    • Data Integrity and Accuracy :

  • Review how data is processed, stored, and managed to ensure its accuracy and consistency.
  • Verify that data is protected from unauthorized changes and that backups are in place.
  • Evaluate IT Governance :
  • Assess whether the IT departments strategies align with the organization s
  • business objectives and whether IT governance policies are effective.
  • Look into how IT projects are managed, including their planning, budgeting, and execution.
  • Testing and Auditing Systems :
  • Perform hands-on testing of systems, applications, and networks to verify functionality, security, and compliance.
  • This can involve penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and reviewing system logs.

    • Reporting and Recommendations :

  • Prepare detailed audit reports that outline findings, issues, and areas of concern.
  • Provide recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure, security, and compliance with policies.

    • Collaboration with IT and Management :

  • Work closely with the IT department to understand the systems and provide solutions to address identified weaknesses.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure that IT and IS-related risks are adequately managed.

    • Continuous Improvement :

  • Recommend updates to processes and controls to ensure systems remain secure and compliant.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and risks in IT and cybersecurity.

    • Tools and Techniques They Use :

  • IT audit software like ACL, TeamMate, or IDEA.
  • Network analysis tools like Wireshark or Nessus.
  • Data analytics and reporting tools. In essence, an IT & IS auditor helps an organization safeguard its technology, infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, efficient, and compliant with necessary regulations.

    • Prior Experience & Qualifications :

  • 15 years of experience in audit and specifically IT applications / systems, infrastructure, IT security frameworks.
  • Experience of working in banks and financial insitutations would be a definite plus.
  • Knowledge of the IT audit software like ACL, TeamMate, or IDEA and network analysis tools like Wireshark or Nessus will be a must.

    • Skills Required

    Audit, Acl, teammate

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