Senior Level IT Audit Manager Jobs
Senior level it audit manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of audit strategy, risk frameworks, and the teams or workstreams that carry them through. 0% of openings are remote or hybrid, with demand concentrated in Education, Accounting & Auditing, and Technology & Software and employers like BDO USA, Regions Bank, and Avis Budget hiring at this level now.
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Responsibilities
Team Introduction
Internal Audit plans and executes audit projects according to our risk-based audit plan, and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of financial, compliance, operational, and IT processes and controls. We collaborate with business functions in addressing risks and improving the control environment through timely and comprehensive audit work and remediation action tracking. We are seeking a hands-on Technology Audit Leader to lead and execute complex technology and cybersecurity audits across the USDS Joint Venture. This role requires strong technical audit expertise, the ability to independently perform end-to-end audit work, and the judgment to translate complex technology risks into clear business impacts for senior leadership.
- Lead and independently execute end-to-end technology and IT audit engagements, including risk assessment, scoping, planning, walkthroughs, fieldwork, control testing, issue development, reporting, and remediation validation.
- Develop risk-based audit programs and perform hands-on testing across IT general controls, application controls, automated controls, technology-dependent business processes, and cybersecurity controls.
- Assess technology risks across cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, identity and access management, software development lifecycle, DevOps, CI/CD, vulnerability management, data security, privacy, infrastructure, applications, and third-party technology services.
- Evaluate cloud and infrastructure security controls, including privileged access, configuration management, network security, logging and monitoring, vulnerability management, and data protection.
- Assess SDLC and engineering controls, including source code management, change management, CI/CD pipelines, release management, production access, and automated deployment processes.
- Conduct technology risk assessments and identify emerging risks and control gaps across a complex and rapidly evolving technology environment.
- Apply relevant technology and security frameworks and standards, including CISA, NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, SOC 2, and COSO.
- Use data analytics, automation, and technology-enabled audit techniques to improve audit coverage, testing efficiency, and risk identification.
- Quantify technology risk exposure and clearly articulate the operational, regulatory, security, financial, and business impacts of audit findings to senior leadership.
- Develop practical, value-added recommendations and partner with Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, Privacy, Compliance, Product, and other technology teams to strengthen the control environment.
- Participate in the annual USDS IT risk assessment and develop the risk-based technology audit plan in partnership with the Head of USDS Internal Audit.
- Review audit workpapers and deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Internal Audit methodology while providing hands-on coaching and technical guidance to auditors and co-source resources.
- Manage technology audit co-source partners while maintaining direct ownership of audit scope, execution, conclusions, quality, and deliverables.
- Support the development and growth of the in-house technology audit team, including future IT audit hires, technical training, audit methodology, and best practices.
- Collaborate with Global Internal Audit on joint technology audit initiatives, risk assessments, methodology, and cross-functional projects.
- Monitor emerging technology, cybersecurity, regulatory, and industry developments and incorporate relevant risks into the audit plan.
- Present audit results, significant technology risks, and remediation progress to senior leadership and relevant governance forums.
- Adapt to the evolving needs of the USDS Internal Audit function and take on additional responsibilities as the technology risk landscape and organization develop.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10+ years of IT audit experience, ideally in a technology company, consulting firm, or highly regulated industry.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of technology risk frameworks and industry standards, including CISA, NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, SOC 2, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing in-house teams and co-source/third-party audit partners and leading complex audit engagements.
- Experience engaging with IT, security, compliance, and engineering teams to assess risks and controls. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, relationship-driven approach. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, depending on the audit area.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent.
- Experience auditing large-scale cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience auditing cybersecurity, privacy, data governance, AI/ML, platform security, or highly regulated technology environments.
- Experience using data analytics, scripting, automation, or AI-enabled tools to enhance audit testing and risk assessment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $115556 - $244800 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
Internal Audit plans and executes audit projects according to our risk-based audit plan, and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of financial, compliance, operational, and IT processes and controls. We collaborate with business functions in addressing risks and improving the control environment through timely and comprehensive audit work and remediation action tracking. We are seeking a hands-on Technology Audit Leader to lead and execute complex technology and cybersecurity audits across the USDS Joint Venture. This role requires strong technical audit expertise, the ability to independently perform end-to-end audit work, and the judgment to translate complex technology risks into clear business impacts for senior leadership.
- Lead and independently execute end-to-end technology and IT audit engagements, including risk assessment, scoping, planning, walkthroughs, fieldwork, control testing, issue development, reporting, and remediation validation.
- Develop risk-based audit programs and perform hands-on testing across IT general controls, application controls, automated controls, technology-dependent business processes, and cybersecurity controls.
- Assess technology risks across cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, identity and access management, software development lifecycle, DevOps, CI/CD, vulnerability management, data security, privacy, infrastructure, applications, and third-party technology services.
- Evaluate cloud and infrastructure security controls, including privileged access, configuration management, network security, logging and monitoring, vulnerability management, and data protection.
- Assess SDLC and engineering controls, including source code management, change management, CI/CD pipelines, release management, production access, and automated deployment processes.
- Conduct technology risk assessments and identify emerging risks and control gaps across a complex and rapidly evolving technology environment.
- Apply relevant technology and security frameworks and standards, including CISA, NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, SOC 2, and COSO.
- Use data analytics, automation, and technology-enabled audit techniques to improve audit coverage, testing efficiency, and risk identification.
- Quantify technology risk exposure and clearly articulate the operational, regulatory, security, financial, and business impacts of audit findings to senior leadership.
- Develop practical, value-added recommendations and partner with Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, Privacy, Compliance, Product, and other technology teams to strengthen the control environment.
- Participate in the annual USDS IT risk assessment and develop the risk-based technology audit plan in partnership with the Head of USDS Internal Audit.
- Review audit workpapers and deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Internal Audit methodology while providing hands-on coaching and technical guidance to auditors and co-source resources.
- Manage technology audit co-source partners while maintaining direct ownership of audit scope, execution, conclusions, quality, and deliverables.
- Support the development and growth of the in-house technology audit team, including future IT audit hires, technical training, audit methodology, and best practices.
- Collaborate with Global Internal Audit on joint technology audit initiatives, risk assessments, methodology, and cross-functional projects.
- Monitor emerging technology, cybersecurity, regulatory, and industry developments and incorporate relevant risks into the audit plan.
- Present audit results, significant technology risks, and remediation progress to senior leadership and relevant governance forums.
- Adapt to the evolving needs of the USDS Internal Audit function and take on additional responsibilities as the technology risk landscape and organization develop.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10+ years of IT audit experience, ideally in a technology company, consulting firm, or highly regulated industry.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of technology risk frameworks and industry standards, including CISA, NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, SOC 2, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing in-house teams and co-source/third-party audit partners and leading complex audit engagements.
- Experience engaging with IT, security, compliance, and engineering teams to assess risks and controls. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, relationship-driven approach. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, depending on the audit area.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent.
- Experience auditing large-scale cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience auditing cybersecurity, privacy, data governance, AI/ML, platform security, or highly regulated technology environments.
- Experience using data analytics, scripting, automation, or AI-enabled tools to enhance audit testing and risk assessment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $115556 - $244800 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Senior Level IT Audit Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level it audit manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have led end-to-end IT audits, not just supported them. Demonstrated ownership of audit planning, risk assessment methodology, and stakeholder reporting matters more than credentials alone. Experience managing or mentoring junior auditors, presenting findings to executives, and translating technical risks into business language gives candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level it audit managers?
Companies hiring senior level it audit managers right now include BDO USA, Regions Bank, and Avis Budget, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, financial institutions, and professional services firms that run formal internal audit functions and need experienced professionals to lead them.
Are there remote senior level it audit manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 0% of senior level it audit manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in audit and risk functions. Fully remote roles are more common at large enterprises and consulting firms, while on-site or hybrid arrangements are typical in regulated industries such as banking and healthcare.
What makes an it audit manager role senior level?
Senior level it audit manager roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, you set the audit plan, own the risk assessment framework, and present findings directly to leadership or audit committees. You are expected to mentor junior staff, manage relationships with external auditors, and drive process improvements across the audit function independently.
Which industries hire the most senior level it audit managers?
Senior level it audit manager roles concentrate in Education, Accounting & Auditing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate under strict regulatory oversight, maintain complex IT environments, and require experienced professionals to assess controls, ensure compliance, and report risk at an enterprise level.