IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant (SOC focus)

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards.

About the role

Join Baker Tilly as an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant (SOC focus) in our Risk Advisory practice. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, providing exceptional client service in informational technology risk advisory. The practice helps clients assess risks, develop strategies, and achieve goals through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices. As one of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, Baker Tilly provides upward career trajectory, flexibility in work arrangements, and meaningful client and team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and identify and manage financial and operational risks within their business systems.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement.
• Think independently and strategically about clients’ business, systems, and risks, providing recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Provide strategic business assurance by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks.
• Assess, manage, and optimize information technology risk across areas including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity.
• Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations.
• Assist in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the following areas:
  • IT strategy and governance
  • IT operations, business continuity, and disaster recovery
  • Cybersecurity
  • Third-party risk
  • ITGC and application controls
  • SOC reporting
  • Regulatory and compliance requirements
• Assist in drafting comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies.
• Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships, and communicate effectively with clients to provide superior client service.
• Facilitate professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Develop knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools/utilities.
• Demonstrate a desire to continually grow, learn, and develop skills through external and internal education, training, and cross-training opportunities.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.
• Enjoy friendships, social activities, and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or a related program.
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certifications preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with control testing, SOC reporting, and IT audit or cybersecurity.
• Experience with cloud audit and certifications preferred.
• Experience as a client-serving professional for a consulting firm desired.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Pay

The pay rate range for this job position is $85,910 to $162,890. Actual compensation is influenced by applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location.

Benefits

Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.