Title: IT Internal Audit
Company: Public Technology Company (Semiconductors)
Compensation: $120,000–$135,000 base + bonus and equity eligibility
Location: San Diego, CA (onsite 5 days/week with some flexibility)
Our client, a large publicly traded technology organization, is expanding its Internal Audit team and is seeking an IT Auditor at the Staff level. This role sits within a corporate Internal Audit and Advisory function and partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to assess risk, strengthen controls, and improve processes across a complex global environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the execution of risk-based IT internal audits across core technology and business operations
• Prepare audit planning documentation, including process narratives and control flow diagrams
• Identify, assess, and test IT risks and related controls
• Design and perform audit procedures to evaluate control effectiveness
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit testing and insights
• Document findings clearly and communicate observations to audit leadership and business partners
• Monitor changes in the business and technology landscape to assess emerging risks
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and practices
Qualifications
• 6–10 years of experience in IT audit, internal audit, external audit, or SOX compliance within a technology or high-growth environment
• Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience, plus exposure to a large public company
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CFE, or similar preferred
• Experience working in global or multinational environments with occasional travel flexibility
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
Additional Details
• Team-oriented audit group with strong mentorship and growth potential
• Typical work week averages 40–45 hours with flexible scheduling
• Optional international exposure depending on audit assignments
• Core systems include Oracle, HFM, and Microsoft platforms
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