Internal Audit Analyst

5 Minutes ago • 2 Years + • Auditing • $111,000 PA - $130,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly motivated IT Risks and Controls Audit Analyst for its Corporate Internal Audit team. The role focuses on IT Risks, Processes, and Controls, involving conducting IT Systems, Governance, and Processes Audits and Transformation advisory engagements. Responsibilities include reviewing IT management processes, communicating IT risks, managing related risks, and supporting system transformation with leading practices. The ideal candidate is a proven leader, exemplary project manager, proactive, and confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders.
Must have:
  • Plan, conduct, and report audit and advisory engagements related to IT Risks and Controls, IT Governance and processes, and IT Transformation processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address audit findings.
  • Research on current IT Risk and Controls issues and trends to formulate recommendations.
  • Analyze audit data to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues.
  • Lead the evaluation of new processes, policies, and systems.
  • Develop productive business partner relationships and engage with key management personnel.
  • Stay updated on industry best practices and regulations related to IT system audits.
  • Minimum of 2 years of IT Risk and Controls audit experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firms.
  • Proven audit experience in Information Security, Privacy, Business Continuity Planning, System transformation and IT Governance.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, IT processes, technology risk principles, and the system development lifecycle.
  • Proficiency in Information Technology Application Controls (ITAC) and Information Technology General Controls (ITGC).
  • Proficiency in enterprise systems such as SFDC, SAP, or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field.
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is mandatory.
  • Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, ITIL, COSO).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in using audit software, data analysis tools, and MS Office applications.
  • Ability to work in Plano, TX or Santa Clara, CA office at least 3 days a week.
Good to have:
  • Previous experience in a technology company and/or Big 4 firms.
  • Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) is preferred.
  • CA, CPA, CIA or equivalent certifications will be a plus.
  • Experience in operational audit will be a plus.
Perks:
  • FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items.
  • Mental and financial health resources.
  • Personalized learning opportunities.
  • Restricted stock units.
  • Bonus.
  • Access to employee benefits.
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability.
  • Equal opportunity employer.

Job Details

Your Career

The role will focus on IT Risks, Processes, and Controls. As part of a collaborative team, you will be responsible for conducting and delivering IT Systems, Governance, and Processes Audits and Transformation advisory engagements in alignment with the fast-paced, dynamic environment. Your role will involve reviewing Information Technology management processes and governance, as well as effectively communicating IT risks to internal stakeholders. Additionally, you will play a key role in managing risks related to IT Systems, Processes, and Controls and supporting the company's rapid system transformation by introducing leading practices and new processes.

The ideal candidate must be a proven leader, an exemplary project manager, proactive, confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders at all levels, bring business experience, passion, and have experience in using analytical tools, assessing strategic, financial, regulatory and technology risks, preferably in a technology industry.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption, Execution, Collaboration, Integrity and Inclusion.

Your Impact

  • Plan, conduct, and report audit and advisory engagements related to IT Risks and Controls, IT Governance and processes, and IT Transformation processes to identify vulnerabilities and areas of concern
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Privacy, Business Resilience, IT, and Infosec, to identify and address audit findings through corrective actions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements within specified timelines
  • Research on current IT Risk and Controls issues and trends to formulate recommendations, and provide practical advice for corrective action, innovation, and continuous process improvements
  • Analyze audit data to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues. Ensure IT systems align with the company’s prescribed system development lifecycle
  • Lead the evaluation of new processes, policies, and systems to enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and risk mitigation activities
  • Develop productive business partner relationships and engage with key management personnel to gather information and propose business process improvements
  • Stay updated on industry best practices and regulations related to IT system audits. Lead and mentor a team of auditors, providing guidance, training, and support

Your Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of IT Risk and Controls audit experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firms. Previous experience in a technology company and/or Big 4 firms is preferred.
  • Proven audit experience in Information Security, Privacy, Business Continuity Planning, System transformation and IT Governance including roles in external and/or internal audit with strong understanding of internal controls, IT processes, and technology risk principles.
  • Strong understanding of the system development lifecycle. Proficiency Information Technology Application Controls (ITAC) and Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) as well as enterprise systems such as SFDC, SAP, or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is mandatory, Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) is preferred. CA, CPA, CIA or equivalent certifications will be a plus.
  • Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g.,COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 22301, NIST, ITIL, COSO and IT Governance Frameworks).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to interpret complex data and identify areas of improvement, along with ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills with attention to detail and strong project management skills to prioritize and manage multiple audits concurrently. Proficiency in using audit software, data analysis tools, and MS Office applications.
  • Experience in operational audit will be a plus.

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About The Company

Our enterprise security platform detects and prevents known and unknown threats while safely enabling an increasingly complex and rapidly growing number of applications. Come be part of the team that redefined the firewall industry and is now the fastest-growing security company in history. Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before.

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