Description : Hiring : IT Security Audit Lead | Kochi | 3-7 Years

We are hiring for an exciting opportunity with a leading enterprise for the role of IT Security Audit Lead.

Location : Kochi

Experience : 3-7 Years

CTC : As per the company norms

Role Overview :

We are looking for an IT Security Audit Lead with strong experience in IT General Controls (ITGC), SOX, and regulatory compliance audits. The role involves leading audit engagements, evaluating control effectiveness, and driving remediation across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead and support internal, external, and regulatory audits (SOX, ITGC, ISO 27001)

- Act as the primary point of contact for auditors and stakeholders

- Conduct process walkthroughs to understand business and IT environments

- Perform ITGC testing across :

1, Access Management

2. Change Management

3. IT Operations

- Assess control design and operating effectiveness

- Identify control gaps and audit exceptions and recommend remediation

- Collect, review, and validate audit evidence (logs, reports, policies)

- Track audit findings, corrective actions, and closure status

- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and organizational policies

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely audit deliverables

- Prepare audit reports, documentation, and dashboards

Required Skills :

- ITGC Testing (Access, Change, IT Operations)

- Internal & External IT Audits

- SOX Compliance & Testing

- Audit Documentation & Evidence Validation

- Risk & Compliance Assessment

- Control Design & Effectiveness Testing

- Audit Observation Tracking & Remediation

- Stakeholder Communication & Client Handling

- MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Preferred Skills :

- ISO 27001 knowledge / Lead Auditor certification

- Experience in regulatory compliance environments

- Familiarity with audit tools and frameworks

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education & Certifications :

- Bachelors Degree (BCA / B.Tech / Equivalent)

- Preferred : ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / CISA (optional)