Supervisor - Technology & Digital Audit

Do you have a passion for Technology? We have an outstanding opportunity for a hardworking standout colleague to join our Technology & Digital team within the Global Internal Audit function! We are pursuing major IT and digital initiatives that include new brand engagement, e-commerce, service delivery, cybersecurity, privacy, cloud migrations, and digital content capabilities. We are seeking passionate team members who want to thrive in this complex environment! 

Based out of our headquarters in the West Loop of Chicago,the role of the Internal Audit Supervisor, Technology and Digital includes conducting technology-focused reviews in areas such as digital solutions, data integrity and protection, cybersecurity, and privacy, participating in regular risk discussions with leadership, and supervising compliance audits. We conduct technology risk assessments and compliance activities for third party partners and internal clients at our headquarters and at locations around the world. 

• Perform risk-based, data-driven audits across areas such as data privacy, data protection, cloud infrastructure, network security, secure coding, mobile and web applications, and Internet of Things (IoT).
• Develop control matrices and successfully drive audits on time and within budget.Guide and assist the Technology & Digital Audit team in conducting multiple concurrent technology audits and leading audit engagements.
• Support financial transformation initiatives within McDonald’s by driving process improvements and optimizing financial operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes.
• Leverage strong interpersonal skills to translate complex technical issues and concepts into clear, concise business language for non-technical audiences.
• Work with IT leadership on technology and digital strategies, privacy regulations, customer loyalty programs, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Partner with management to identify risks and strengthen the control environment.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit functional leads across analytics, technology, finance, and operations to develop integrated audit approaches.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders across product, engineering, security, corporate technology, finance systems, and business systems.
• Develop and execute risk-based IT and cybersecurity audit plans, including scoping, testing, and reporting across security domains such as vulnerability management, access control, incident response, data security, and cloud security.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging technology topics, including cybersecurity, DevOps, privacy compliance, and data governance.
• Participate in risk assessments to identify and measure key risks across the organization.
• Contribute to internal strategic initiatives that leverage data analytics, AI, and automation tools.
• Communicate project progress to the IT Audit Director and Manager in a timely manner.
• Work with fellow auditors to support planning activities and effectively utilize departmental tools.
• Share knowledge through training, mentoring, coaching, and support for IT Audit staff.

• 2+ years of previous audit-related work experience, such as delivering and/or leading technology-focused audits, data-driven assessments, cybersecurity audits, program and system implementation reviews, and advisory projects.
• Previous experience leading all aspects of audit work and communicating effectively with various stakeholders (e.g., external/internal audit, senior management, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business is highly preferred, but not required.
• Ability to travel (both domestically and internationally).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Highly proficient in writing reports and delivering presentations to senior management and leadership.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail, high ethical standards, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.Understanding of Windows, Active Directory, and Linux systems administration and vulnerabilities.
• Experience with programming (Python, PowerShell, Go, C, C++, C#, JavaScript, etc.), scripting, data analytics, and technical solution design and development.
• Knowledge across a broad range of IT processes, including security operations, program management, security administration, system operations, change management, modern development methodologies (e.g., DevOps, Agile), data governance, privacy, and incident/problem management.
• Professional credentials such as CISA, CISSP, CEH, CIPT, CDPSE, or other relevant certifications are preferred.
• Familiarity with information technology, business processes, and financial reporting audits, as well as control frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ITIL, PCI, ISO, and global data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).