Cyber Security Audit Tech Lead

Seasoned Director overseeing and managing the Cyber Security Audit team in Guadalajara, focusing on ensuring the quality and timely completion of audit deliverables. Develops risk-based audit plans, conducts technology-focused engagements, evaluates controls effectiveness, assesses cybersecurity measures, and communicate results to senior management and audit committee. Collaborates with external auditors provides technical expertise, and monitors audit issues.

**Requirements**:
**Must Haves**
- 6+ years of years of Cyber Security Audit experience, preferably in a large and complex organization
- Excellent English communication skills (Professionally fluent, minimum level B2) (Client-facing)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, accounting, or related
- Professional certification in IT auditing or Cybersecurity, such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, GSEC, Security+, or CISM
- Strong knowledge of technical frameworks, standards, and best practices, such as COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, and NIST
- Proficient in IT audit tools and techniques, such as data analytics, automated testing, and audit software
- Experience managing, mentoring, training, and coaching a team of technology-focused professionals
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport with senior management and stakeholders
- Highly analytical, critical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and evaluate IT risks and controls
- Strong project management, leadership, and coaching skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and supervise multiple internal audit engagements
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity

**Responsibilities**:

- In this role you are working in a team, managing 2-3 people directly, and coordinating with other business units and external auditors.
- Manage the IT & Cyber audit team, resources, and schedule, and ensure timely completion and quality of audit deliverables
- Develop and maintain a risk-based IT & Cyber audit plan that aligns with the organization's strategic objectives and complies with professional standards
- Led and supervised technology-focused audit engagements, including scoping, testing, reporting, and follow-up activities
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of technology-based controls, policies, and procedures, and identify areas for improvement and remediation
- Conduct audits of IT general controls, as well as controls over the development, deployment, and maintenance of our commercial software and SaaS products, also considering cybersecurity controls
- Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures, including the protection of sensitive data, network security, and incident response capabilities
- Communicate audit results and recommendations to senior management and the audit committee in a clear and concise manner
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulators on IT audit matters and provide support as needed
- Provide technical expertise and advice on IT & Cybersecurity risks, controls, and best practices to the audit team and the business units
- Monitor and report on the status of IT & Cyber audit issues and action plans
- Keep abreast of emerging IT & Cybersecurity trends, risks, and regulations, and update the IT audit methodology and tools accordingly
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the internal audit function and foster a culture of collaboration and learning