The Manager IRM Control Assurance Testing (iCAT) supports the execution of IT control testing activities related to information risk management. This role is ideal for candidates with foundational experience in technology risk cybersecurity or IT audit who are looking to grow in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will assist in testing IT controls analyzing risk data and supporting continuous improvement initiatives under the guidance of senior team members.
Position Responsibilities:
Assist in performing IT control testing activities across areas such as business continuity incident management third-party risk IT asset inventory and application security.
Support control testing efforts to evaluate design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
Sound knowledge of best practices of various aspects of information risk management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for control testing activities.
Help document findings and prepare reports for review by senior team members.
Contribute to the development and automation of control testing processes.
Participate in planning and scheduling of engagements.
Maintain awareness of emerging risks and technologies relevant to information risk management.
Required Qualifications:
Around two (2) to four (4) years of experience in information security IT audit risk management or related fields.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related discipline.
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and IT infrastructure.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and report writing abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Organized and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic understanding of information security controls IT infrastructure technology governance and cybersecurity tools (e.g. ethical hacking platforms).
Exposure to tools such as Splunk Qualys or similar cybersecurity platforms.
Experience with data analysis or reporting tools.
Familiarity with risk and control frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO COBIT) is an advantage.
Certifications such as CompTIA Security CEH CISA CISM are a plus but are not required.
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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