IT Audit Principal (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

IT Audit Principal (Cybersecurity): Leading the evaluation and monitoring of ITGCs and cybersecurity controls to ensure SOX compliance and regulatory alignment with an accent on cloud environments and SDLC. Focus on driving root cause analysis for control deficiencies, integrating AI solutions into audit workflows, and partnering with cybersecurity teams to mitigate organizational risk.

Location: Hybrid in Austin, US

Company

hirify.global provides data, AI, and cognitive ERP solutions to help businesses stay future-ready and resilient.

What you will do

• Lead evaluation and monitoring of ITGCs to ensure SOX compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Assess cybersecurity controls across identity management, privileged access, and vulnerability management.
• Evaluate SDLC controls to ensure secure system implementation and change management.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to assess risks in cloud environments including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide independent advisory to IT and business stakeholders.
• Build and leverage AI solutions to enhance the capacity and capability of the Internal Audit function.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in IT audit, IT compliance, SOX, or cybersecurity risk management.
• Specialized experience within the software industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CIA, or CPA.
• Must be based in or be able to work in Austin, US.

Nice to have

• Experience auditing systems like Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft Azure.
• Deep knowledge of frameworks like COSO, COBIT, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001.
• Proficiency with GRC platforms, Workiva Wdesk, and AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, or Claude.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Strong internal mobility with 25% of positions filled internally.
• Continuous learning via free LinkedIn Learning licenses and a Mentoring Program.
• Support for international relocations and permanent residency processes.
• Inclusive, global workplace with policies encouraging work-life balance.