IT Internal Audit Lead Associate

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Job Description

Our team of trusted audit professionals evaluates every aspect of Fannie Maes IT environment. From on-premises environments to cutting edge cloud services our audits cover the broad range of exciting technologies Fannie Mae uses providing a challenging environment with tremendous opportunities for personal growth.

Within IT Audit the infrastructure team focuses on evaluating Fannie Maes complex environment of IT processes systems and services. We conduct audits focused on highly visible topics such as cyber security IT Governance resiliency and the management of the various operating systems and platforms used by Fannie this position you will act as team lead assisting with planning executing and reporting the results of these IT infrastructure centric audits. You will also play a pivotal role in coaching and mentoring other team members.

This position can be based out of our Reston VA or Washington DC office

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The IT Internal Audi - Lead Associate role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own while helping to improve the governance risk and control environment of Fannie Maes IT infrastructure. You will act as a key driver of change within Internal Audit and across the organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Apply specialized technical knowledge and expertise to perform audits focused on cyber security resiliency and complex infrastructure environments both in the cloud and on-premises.
• Identify risks and assess the potential impact of risks on the organization; use a risk-based approach to develop and adjust audit plans as appropriate and determine areas requiring additional analysis.
• Provide day-to-day project management oversight of other IT Auditors (including project guidance and coaching). Conduct first level review of work and documentation; leverage IT Audit Manager/Director guidance as needed. Communicate project team and audit objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve results.
• Act as a source of knowledge related to technical domains and coaching junior staff.
• Conduct the testing of highly complex technical topics with autonomy and a keen focus on the highest risk areas.
• Ideate innovative ways of using data analytics to scope the audit and perform testing. Execute associated data analytics and visualizations.
• Assist team in creating regular points of view by compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Build and maintain relationships with business partners. Provide advice and share Internal Audit knowledge with business partner managers and staff.

Candidates must have hands-on experience scoping complex IT audits developing test procedures leading complex testing and a strong understanding of cloud technologies like this leadership role youll assess IT risks ensure regulatory compliance and help shape the future of the control environment. Given Fannie Maes extensive use of cloud technologies this position requires a strong background in cloud technologies or the commitment to quickly come up to speed and become certified.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences & Skills

• 4 years of experience in IT Audit IT Risk Management or Information Security
• Bachelors Degree Required

Desired Experiences & Skills

• 7 years of experience in IT Audit IT Risk Management or Information Security
• Masters degree in Cyber Security Computer Science Information Systems Mathematics or related area of study
• One or more of the following certifications: CISA CISSP CEH CRISC CISM
• Understanding of IT related risk management practices industry frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and skills
• Strong data analytics skills and knowledge of related tools and languages (e.g. Tableau Python Power BI R)

Qualifications

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The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to skill set depth of experience certifications and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health Life Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance an employees physical mental emotional and financial well-being. See more here.

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