Internal Audit Manager IT Risks and Controls

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated and experienced IT Risks and Controls Audit Manager to join our Corporate Internal Audit team.

The role will focus on IT Risks Processes and Controls. As part of a collaborative team you will be responsible for conducting and delivering IT Systems Governance and Processes Audits and Transformation advisory engagements in alignment with the fast-paced dynamic environment of Palo Alto Networks (PANW). Your role will involve reviewing Information Technology management processes and governance as well as effectively communicating IT risks to internal stakeholders. Additionally you will play a key role in managing risks related to IT Systems Processes and Controls and supporting the companys rapid system transformation by introducing leading practices and new processes. 

The ideal candidate must be a proven leader an exemplary project manager proactive and confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders at all levels.  You bring business expertise passion and have experience in using analytical tools assessing strategic financial regulatory and technology risks preferably in a technology industry.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption Execution Collaboration Integrity and Inclusion.

Your Impact

• Plan conduct and report audit and advisory engagements related to IT Risks and Controls IT and data Governance and processes and IT Transformation processes to identify vulnerabilities and areas of concern.

• Lead comprehensive AI governance and technology audits evaluating risks across the AI lifecycle (accuracy bias drift explainability) and assessing the security posture of AI systems including prompt engineering and runtime security.

• Develop and implement advanced audit methodologies for AI-driven products and services ensuring compliance with emerging AI regulations and ethical guidelines.

• Drive the integration of AI risk management into existing technology audit domains providing expert advisory on control design and contributing to AI capabilities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Privacy Business Resilience IT and Infosec to identify and address audit findings through corrective actions ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements within specified timelines.

• Lead research on current IT Risk and Controls issues and trends to formulate recommendations and provide practical advice for corrective action innovation and continuous process improvements.

• Analyze audit data to identify trends patterns and potential issues. Ensure IT systems align with the companys prescribed system development lifecycle.

• Lead the evaluation of new processes policies and systems to enhance organizational efficiency effectiveness and risk mitigation activities.

• Develop productive business partner relationships and engage with key management personnel to gather information and propose business process improvements.

• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulations related to IT system audits. Lead and mentor a team of auditors providing guidance training and support.

Qualifications :

Your Experience 

• Minimum of 8 years of IT Risk and Controls audit experience in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firms. Previous experience in a technology company and/or Big 4 firms is preferred.

• Proven audit experience in Information Security Privacy Business Continuity Planning System transformation and IT Governance including roles in external and/or internal audit with strong understanding of internal controls IT processes and technology risk principles.

• Strong understanding of the system development lifecycle. Proficiency in Information Technology Application Controls (ITAC) and Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) as well as enterprise systems such as SFDC SAP or equivalent.

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited institution. 

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is mandatory Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) is CPA CIA or equivalent certifications will be a plus.

• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g. COBIT ISO/IEC 27001 ISO/IEC 27701 ISO 22301 NIST ITIL COSO and IT Governance Frameworks). 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ability to interpret complex data and identify areas of improvement along with ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail and strong project management skills to prioritize and manage multiple audits concurrently. Proficiency in using audit software data analysis tools and MS Office applications.

• Experience in operational audit will be a plus.

• Must be able to work in our Santa Clara California office at least 3 days a week.

Additional Information :

The Team

The Internal Audit team is responsible for managing and executing the companys internal audit program and ensuring we are best in class.

You will be part of a dynamic disruptive and fast paced team of highly specialized professionals with varied skill sets spread out between the U.S. and India.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications experience and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) is expected to be between $118000 - $191500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need please contact us at  .

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time