Senior IT Auditor @ American Tower

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We are seeking a Senior IT Auditor to join American Tower’s Global Internal Audit department. The Global Internal Audit team conducts risk-based financial, IT, and operational audits; tests Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 (“SOX-404”) controls; and leads special projects in alignment with the annual audit plan.

In this role, you will be responsible for executing audit engagements in accordance with internal audit standards, including planning audits, defining scope and objectives, performing audit procedures, and preparing audit reports that reflect the results of the work performed. The Senior IT Auditor also performs follow-up procedures to assess the status of outstanding audit issues and remediation efforts.

As a Senior IT Auditor, you will partner cross-functionally with business and technology stakeholders to deliver audit projects focused on financial, operational, IT, and internal control processes, helping to strengthen the company’s control environment and risk management practices.

What You Need to Succeed

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IS Management, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other IT audit-related certification preferred. Certification within one year of hire is required.
Other preferred certifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
At least 3 years of experience in IT auditing or in IT-related position. Additional experience in financial and operational auditing is preferred.
Knowledge of SOX, COBIT, COSO, NIST, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards preferred.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, VISIO, and Power Point as well as experience with ORACLE and AuditBoard preferred.
Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
Experience in testing IT General Controls (ITGCs).
Understanding of traditional and emerging technology domains, including cybersecurity, cloud, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, networking, integrations, third-party risk management, IT operations, and IT governance.
Understanding of network, operating system, application, and database-related controls and configurations.
Experience with system implementations, access controls, change management, backup, and IT security-related processes.
Ability to work independently, with limited direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members.
Ability to interact well with internal and external parties.
Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions.
Ability to complete projects and reports within communicated deadlines.
Experience with ORACLE, Excel, VISIO.
Knowledge of SOX, COBIT, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and Practice Advisories is preferable.

What You Can Offer Us

Support the SOX-404 IT process, including scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing, status reporting, and communicating with external auditors and effectively supporting their initiatives.
Independently conduct IT and IT-related audit projects, including analyses of business data and company systems.
Coordinate and work with other auditors to support IT-related needs for financial and operational audits.
Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and processes through detailed testing.
Compile audit findings recommend value-added revisions to systems and procedures and communicate audit findings to management in well written reports.
Manage follow-up on open audit issues and facilitate agreement with business process owners to ensure timely closure of action plans.
Communicate with external auditors and support their initiatives effectively from an IT audit standpoint.
Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $94,000-$119,500 annually

Senior IT Auditor

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