Cyber Security Auditor

People Architects

Audit Manager-Cyber Security overseeing cybersecurity audits for an industry-leading manufacturer of interconnect technologies. Partnering with global teams to strengthen cybersecurity posture and compliance.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeWallingford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityERPGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a second-line cybersecurity oversight and assurance function
Proactively identify control gaps before internal or external audits occur
Partner closely with Internal Audit to support cybersecurity-focused audits
Work directly with global operating companies to assess cybersecurity posture and control maturity
Identify risks across identity & access management, infrastructure, cloud, endpoint, and operational technology (OT)
Recommend pragmatic, risk-based improvements aligned with industry frameworks
Perform and evaluate cybersecurity testing activities
Review penetration testing methodologies, tooling, and remediation plans
Assessment of vulnerability management processes and patching cadence
Evaluation of incident response readiness, logging, and monitoring practices
Monitor and report on cybersecurity risks, recurring control issues, and trends
Support development and refinement of cybersecurity policies, standards, and audit playbooks
Influence, educate, and guide stakeholders to strengthen accountability for cybersecurity controls and risk ownership

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, cyber risk, or second-line assurance
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and SOC 2
Demonstrated experience with audit processes, control testing, risk assessments, and evidence evaluation
Technical knowledge across Identity & Access Management (IAM), Network and infrastructure security, Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), ERP systems, Endpoint security and EDR, Vulnerability management and secure configuration, OT/ICS environments (preferred)
Ability to translate technical issues into clear business risk narratives for non-technical stakeholders
Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
Experience working in highly decentralized or federated environments
Ability to travel internationally as needed
Professional Certifications & Nice-to-Haves: CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, GIAC certifications, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer, CEH.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityIT auditcyber riskcontrol testingrisk assessmentsIdentity & Access Management (IAM)Network securityCloud securityVulnerability managementincident response

Soft Skills

communicationdocumentationpresentationstakeholder influencerisk narrative translation

Certifications

CISSPCISACRISCCISMGIACISO 27001 Lead AuditorISO 27001 Lead ImplementerCEH