Audit and Compliance Manager
Vectra AI
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Austin • Massachusetts • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Develop and carry out a risk-based internal audit plan for IT operations, security controls, and compliance processes
- Conduct audits from planning through reporting, evaluating the effectiveness of IT controls, policies, and procedures
- Identify control gaps and IT-related risks during audits and recommend actionable improvements
- Prepare clear audit findings reports and work with stakeholders on remediation plans
- Track audit findings and drive remediation efforts to closure with accountable owners
- Work closely with IT, Security, Engineering, and other teams to gather evidence and facilitate audit processes
- Serve as a liaison with external auditors and internal teams for any audit inquiries or compliance assessments
- Support external compliance audits and certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC 2) by providing required documentation and coordinating audit logistics
- Maintain comprehensive audit workpapers and documentation repositories using a modern GRC tool
- Help build audit playbooks and improve audit workflows to increase efficiency
Requirements
- University degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field
- Professional certification such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CIA strongly preferred
- 5+ years of experience in IT auditing, IT risk, or related compliance fields
- Demonstrated experience leading or executing multiple IT audits end-to-end, including working with external or third-party auditors
- Strong understanding of IT governance, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), GDPR)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and enterprise IT controls (AWS, Azure, O365, etc.)
- Experience with GRC or audit management tools (e.g. AuditBoard, Drata, Vanta) is a plus
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
Benefits
- Compensation includes competitive base pay
- Incentive plan eligibility
- Participation in the employee equity plan (stock options)
- Health care insurance
- Income protection / life insurance
- Access to retirement savings plans
- Behavioral & emotional wellness services
- Generous time away from work
- Comprehensive employee recognition program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
IT auditingIT riskcompliance processesIT controlsaudit planningaudit reportingrisk assessmentaudit workflowsaudit playbooksdocumentation management
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsproject management skillsstakeholder managementcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsattention to detailleadershipinterpersonal skills
Certifications
CISACIA