Corporate Manager Info Tech Audit 3

The Role

HII a Fortune 500 national defense contractor is seeking a highly experiencedIT Internal Audit Senior Managerto join our Internal Audit team. This critical leadership role will oversee the design execution and delivery of IT and cybersecurity audits ensuring accountability risk mitigation and compliance with regulatory requirements such as SOX. The position will collaborate with senior leaders across the enterprise and report findings and recommendations directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

This role is essential to safeguarding the integrity and security of our systems and data in a mission critical and heavily regulated industry.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Lead and manage all IT and cybersecurity internal audit activities including conducting risk assessments audit planning execution and reporting.
• Oversee the SOX IT Controls testing program ensuring full compliance with SOX 404 requirements.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify assess and address key IT and cybersecurity risks focusing on critical areas such as data protection IT operations IT governance and emerging technologies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with IT Finance Compliance Cybersecurity teams and external audit partners to coordinate efforts and ensure alignment.

Audit Execution and Reporting

• Develop and execute comprehensive audit programs to assess IT processes applications infrastructure and systems for effectiveness efficiency and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Evaluate internal controls identify gaps and propose pragmatic risk-based solutions to leadership.
• Manage the end-to-end audit lifecycle ensuring timely issuance of findings and recommendations.
• Present quarterly IT Internal Audit updates and recommendations to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Program Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Implement and optimize tools and methodologies for IT and cyber audits including automation strategies and data analytics where appropriate.

• Stay informed of emerging trends in cybersecurity IT risk technology innovation and regulatory changes to enhance audit practices.
• Provide mentorship skill-building opportunities and guidance to team members fostering continuous growth and professional development.

*Ideal candidate may work out of either our Newport News VA or Pascagoula MS corporate office*

Must Have

• Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline (or the equivalent in education training and experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of applicable progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; OR Masters degree and 6 years relevant experience.
• CPA CISA CISSP CRISC or equivalent.

Nice to Have

• • IT audit experience with experience in leadership or management roles.
  • In-depth knowledge of Defense Aerospace or highly regulated industries.
  • Proven expertise in IT SOX controls cybersecurity and risk management frameworks (e.g. NIST COBIT ISO).
  • Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) application controls and ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
  • Exceptional ability to present and communicate effectively with senior executives and Board members.
  • Deep analytical and risk assessment skills with a focus on strategic solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams and external auditors.
  • Strong organizational skills with a focus on quality and timely delivery of reports.
  • Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and audit tools to enhance effectiveness.