IT Audit, Risk and Cybersecurity - Senior Associate

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration. CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

About the role

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the Cybersecurity & Digital Trust team in our Risk Advisory practice. This position is considered hybrid, meaning team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

Your team

Join a diverse team of fun-loving, energetic professionals with decades of experience managing security, technology, and privacy risks in nearly every industry sector. The team has a passion for creating tailored solutions that go beyond technology offerings or tools and help clients reduce the cost of compliance while mitigating risks.

Why CohnReznick?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life—and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the execution of IT audit, IT risk management, and cybersecurity assessment engagements for a diverse client base, including organizations subject to regulatory, contractual, and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Perform risk-based IT audits, cyber maturity and compliance assessments, and advisory services.
• Work independently on assigned areas, contribute to client deliverables, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality, practical solutions.

IT Audit & IT Risk

• Execute and support risk-based IT audits and IT risk assessments, including evaluation of IT general controls (ITGCs), automated application controls, and key technology-enabled business processes.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness across domains such as access management, change management, system development lifecycle (SDLC), incident response, and vendor management.
• Support SOX-relevant IT controls testing, internal audit co-sourcing, and other compliance-driven engagements as applicable.
• Identify control gaps, assess risk impact, and develop clear, actionable recommendations for remediation.

Cybersecurity & CMMC Assessments

• Perform cybersecurity assessments and readiness reviews aligned to CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, NIST CSF, ISO27001, and other recognized frameworks.
• Support or lead CMMC gap assessments, readiness assessments, and advisory activities for organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
• Assist in evidence collection, validation, and analysis for cybersecurity and compliance assessments.
• Contribute to the development of client deliverables, including assessment reports, risk summaries, and management presentations.

Client Delivery & Engagement Support

• Serve as a day-to-day engagement team member, managing assigned workstreams and coordinating with team members and client stakeholders.
• Simultaneously serve multiple engagements while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Work with clients in a broad array of industries including information technology, financial services, retail & consumer products, pharmaceuticals, electronics, manufacturing, media, and government contracting.
• Facilitate client interviews and walkthroughs to understand IT environments, security controls, and operational processes.
• Ensure workpapers and deliverables meet quality, consistency, and documentation standards.
• Understand clients’ organizations and provide value-added solutions and best practices.
• Identify emerging risks, trends, and improvement opportunities for clients.

Team Collaboration & Development

• Mentor and review work performed by Consultants and Analysts.
• Share knowledge and best practices related to IT audit, cybersecurity, and CMMC requirements.
• Contribute to internal methodology development, tools, and training initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in IT audit, IT risk, cybersecurity, or technology advisory roles.
• Hands-on experience performing IT audits, IT risk assessments, or cybersecurity assessments.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management concepts, and common cybersecurity frameworks.
• Background and understanding of the risks and controls in technologies such as web, cloud, client/server, open systems architecture, data warehousing, and imaging.
• Proficient understanding of cloud security, Identity and Access Management, ERP, Operating Systems, Databases, and Network Infrastructure components.
• Knowledge of risk and controls related to emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and automation.
• Working knowledge of Cloud Security Framework, General Data Protection Requirement (GDPR), COBIT 5, ISO 27001/2, HIPAA, California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA), NIST 800-171/800-53/NIST 800-37.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a client-facing consulting environment.
• Participate in business development activities such as proposal writing, professional networking, and thought leadership development.

Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – strongly preferred.
• Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) or active progress toward CMMC Assessor certification – strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications a plus.
• Experience supporting federal, government contractor, or regulated industry clients.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week, and travel up to 50% (domestic and international).

Pay

In New Jersey, the salary range for a Senior Associate is $85,000 to $140,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, among other benefits.