Grant Thornton (US) · 15 hours ago
IT Risk Cyber Internal Audit Experienced Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expGrant Thornton is a leading professional services firm, and they are seeking an IT Risk Cyber Internal Audit Experienced Associate to join their Cybersecurity Internal Audit team. This role involves collaborating with clients to enhance their Cybersecurity risk posture through internal audits, control testing, and maturity assessments while providing actionable insights aligned with industry standards.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Assist in planning and executing Cybersecurity internal audits, risk assessments, and control testing engagements
Assist with performing Cybersecurity control testing and Cybersecurity program capability assessments
Conduct Cybersecurity maturity assessments using frameworks such as NIST CSF, CSA CCM, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, and HITRUST
Support assessments for regulatory compliance including HIPAA, FedRAMP, GLBA, and state-led data breach notification laws
Document audit findings, develop risk-based recommendations, and contribute to client deliverables
Assist organizations with identifying recommendations and developing roadmaps to mitigate cyber risks and enhance overall Cybersecurity posture
Collaborate with senior team members to identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Participate in walkthroughs, and workshops with client stakeholders to understand information security/ cybersecurity processes and technology environments
Stay current on Cybersecurity trends, threat landscapes, and regulatory developments. This includes technical familiarity with common Cybersecurity tools, cloud environment/architecture, and threat vectors
Assist with executing remediation plans resulting from assessment activities
Support client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, fieldwork, and reporting
Participate in professional development activities and training sessions on regular basis
Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required
2+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, internal audit, or IT risk
Familiarity with Cybersecurity frameworks and standards including (but not limited to): NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CSA CCM, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, HIPAA, FedRAMP, GLBA, CCM, COBIT, HITRUST, PCI DSS
Foundational understanding of IT, Cybersecurity, cloud security, data protection, vulnerability management, and incident response
Strong understanding of the cloud shared responsibility model and how that may impact clients'
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (oral and written) with all internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Strong project management skills and the ability to execute multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Ability to travel to client locations (as needed)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
401(k) savings plan
Employee retirement plan
Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
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