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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?
Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Experienced Consultant (HITRUST)! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
Does this describe you?
- You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as an IT risk professional in the areas of compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls.
- You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded.
- You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together.
- You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow.
What you will do:
- Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business systems to ensure technology risks are managed:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement.
- Think independently and strategically about your clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives.
- Provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks.
- Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity.
- Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients.
- Assist in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the areas of:
- IT strategy and governance
- IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery
- Cybersecurity
- Third party risk
- ITGC and application controls
- SOC reporting
- HITRUST engagements
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- Assist in drafting comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies.
- Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
- Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities.
- Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development.
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 4 year degree
- One (1) year of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program.
- CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certification(s) preferred.
- 1+ year(s) experience with IT audit or cybersecurity, previous experienced performing SOX and SOC audits preferred.
- Experience performing HITRUST engagements preferred. Open to candidates willing to obtain HITRUST Certification in the future.
- Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired.
- Experience with Cloud audit experience and certifications preferred.
- Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below.
Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In Minneapolis, MN: pay rate range is $70,000 to $99,530
In Milwaukee, WI: pay rate range is $52,779 to $94,790
In Southfield, MI: pay rate range is $70,000 to $99,530
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Overview
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?
Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Experienced Consultant (HITRUST)! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
Does this describe you?
- You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as an IT risk professional in the areas of compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls.
- You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded.
- You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together.
- You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow.
What you will do:
- Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business systems to ensure technology risks are managed:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement.
- Think independently and strategically about your clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives.
- Provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks.
- Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity.
- Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients.
- Assist in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the areas of:
- IT strategy and governance
- IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery
- Cybersecurity
- Third party risk
- ITGC and application controls
- SOC reporting
- HITRUST engagements
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- Assist in drafting comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies.
- Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
- Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities.
- Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development.
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 4 year degree
- One (1) year of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program.
- CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certification(s) preferred.
- 1+ year(s) experience with IT audit or cybersecurity, previous experienced performing SOX and SOC audits preferred.
- Experience performing HITRUST engagements preferred. Open to candidates willing to obtain HITRUST Certification in the future.
- Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired.
- Experience with Cloud audit experience and certifications preferred.
- Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below.
Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In Minneapolis, MN: pay rate range is $70,000 to $99,530
In Milwaukee, WI: pay rate range is $52,779 to $94,790
In Southfield, MI: pay rate range is $70,000 to $99,530
LI-LF2
LI-hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an IT Consultant
Lead with your technical stack, not just your consulting experience
IT Consultants who can name specific platforms they've implemented, such as Salesforce, SAP, or ServiceNow, stand out immediately. Hiring managers want to see what you've actually deployed, not just that you've worked on projects.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension before applying
Not every IT Consultant role is listed under a STEM CIP code. Verify that your degree field and the employer's CIP code align before banking on a 36-month extension. Mismatches have caught students off guard at renewal.
Target consulting firms already holding E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Large consulting firms are almost always enrolled, but smaller boutique shops often aren't. Confirm enrollment status early, before you're deep into the interview process.
Address client-site work arrangements in your OPT conversations
IT Consultants frequently work on-site at client locations. Make sure your employer of record is the sponsoring entity on your EAD, not the end client. This distinction matters for maintaining valid OPT work authorization.
Frame your OPT timeline around project cycles, not calendar years
Consulting firms think in project cycles and billable utilization. If your OPT expires mid-engagement, that's a business disruption. Explaining your exact authorization window and H-1B visa sponsorship timeline upfront reduces friction for hiring managers.
Use your university's alumni network to find sponsors in consulting
Many consulting firms recruit heavily from specific universities and have established OPT and H-1B pipelines as a result. Alumni who made the same transition are often the most willing to advocate internally for sponsorship-eligible candidates.
IT Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do IT Consultant roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your degree field and how the employer classifies the role. If your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM discipline, and the role is genuinely technical, most IT Consultant positions will qualify. Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment and that your DSO agrees the role falls under your STEM CIP code before accepting an offer.
Can I work on-site at a client's office while on OPT as an IT Consultant?
Yes, but your employer of record must be the company that employs you, not the end client. IT Consulting often involves third-party placements where you're deployed at a client site. Your EAD authorization is tied to your direct employer, so make sure the consulting firm, not the client, is listed as your employer. Third-party staffing arrangements that blur this line can create OPT compliance issues.
Where can I find IT Consultant jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so the jobs listed there are filtered for sponsorship-openness. General job boards don't surface OPT eligibility clearly, which wastes time. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers already familiar with work authorization requirements rather than discovering the issue after multiple interview rounds.
How do I handle OPT unemployment limits as an IT Consultant between projects?
OPT allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment, or 150 days on a STEM extension. IT Consulting can involve gaps between client engagements, and those gaps count toward your unemployment limit even if your employer is still retaining you. Confirm with your employer whether bench time is considered employment under your EAD, and keep your DSO informed of any extended periods without active billable work.
Which consulting firms are known for sponsoring OPT students for H-1B visas?
Large firms including Deloitte, Accenture, Capgemini, Infosys, and Wipro have historically filed H-1B petitions in high volumes and have established processes for transitioning OPT employees. Boutique and mid-size firms vary significantly. The safest signal is whether a firm has previously sponsored employees, which you can research through Department of Labor disclosure data on H-1B filings by employer.