Ciena · 1 month ago
Specialist, IT Internal Audit
Atlanta
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$82K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expCiena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach. They are seeking an IT Audit Specialist to evaluate and enhance risk management, operations, and governance processes, contributing to the control environment while supporting the Audit Committee and management.
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Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and execute complex IT-related, Sarbanes-Oxley, and operational audit projects in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Professional Practices Framework
Conduct or lead IT risk assessments, developing detailed audit programs and tests using industry-standard models such as COSO, NIST, COBIT, and ITIL
Enhance audit testing techniques by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and continuous monitoring/auditing tools
Perform IT audits to ensure compliance with regulations, cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures, while identifying opportunities for operational improvement
Oversee audit engagements, ensuring timely execution, milestone achievement, and high-quality documentation of fieldwork
Evaluate internal control environments, assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of IT processes and systems
Draft concise, accurate, and fact-based audit reports, identifying deficiencies and recommending actionable improvements
Collaborate across all organizational levels to secure management commitment for issue resolution and advise on risk and control evaluations for new or revised processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline
5-6 years of IT-related internal or external audit experience
In-depth knowledge of IT operations, networks, applications, cybersecurity, and Active Directory
Proficiency in Sarbanes-Oxley IT General Computer Controls, COSO, ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, and ITIL models
Familiarity with data analytics, automation, and AI technologies for audit purposes
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills combined with excellent analytical capabilities
Preferred
MBA preferred
Big 4 experience preferred
Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CISM, or ISO 27001 audit experience preferred
Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems and Oracle/SQL databases
Experience with audit tools like Onspring and AuditBoard
Knowledge of cloud and outsourced vendor risks, controls, and audit approaches
Vendor audit experience and understanding of AI testing techniques and tools
Highly ethical, team-oriented, inquisitive, and logical with a self-directed problem-solving mindset
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Vacation time
Paid Family Leave
Company
Ciena
Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B
Leadership Team
Gary Smith
President & CEO
Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
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