Senior Associate, Technology Audit

Location: Sterling, Virginia, United States; flexible hybrid working arrangements

Company

hirify.global supports students through education financing and services designed to help them plan for and complete higher education.

What you will do

• Plan and execute comprehensive technology audits covering IT general controls, application controls, system development life cycle, and cybersecurity.
• Assess IT processes, systems, governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Identify risks and control deficiencies, evaluate their impact, and recommend practical remediation actions.
• Conduct post-audit follow-up to verify implementation and effectiveness of recommendations.
• Prepare concise audit reports covering findings, recommendations, and management responses.

Requirements

• Proficiency in evaluating and testing IT general, application, and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience assessing emerging technology risks, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards such as SOX, GDPR, and ISO 27001.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, project management, and deadline-management skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification such as CISA or CISSP.
• 3+ years of experience in technology audit, IT risk management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with audit data analytics and automated controls.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus incentives.
• Generous paid time off, floating holidays, and observed federal holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, pet, and other insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and financial-wellness support.
• Paid parental leave, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and family scholarship programs.
• Career development, training opportunities, wellness support, and hybrid-work flexibility.