Smith Arnold Partners
Director Information Technology Audit
Smith Arnold Partners, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Base pay range $165,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
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Are you looking for an opportunity to take a leadership technology audit & risk function in a global organization?
Our client, a global industrial organization, is seeking a well‑rounded cybersecurity & technology audit & risk professional who can be a hands‑on leader to their IT Audit group. You will work closely with the CAE and help build and strengthen their IT Audit function. This is a high‑profile role leading the risk‑based IT audit program and will require executive presence and the ability to lead high‑profile audit engagements and projects.
What are people saying about this company?
Great company to work for, nice people
They seem like they care about the employees
Flexible schedule and management friendliness
Title: Associate Director, Technology & Cybersecurity Assurance Location: New Haven County, CT (Hybrid) Salary: $165,000 - $175,000 +Bonus & Equity Overview Lead a global technology assurance and cybersecurity risk program that protects, strengthens, and modernizes a complex digital ecosystem spanning hundreds of sites worldwide. Partner with senior IT and business leaders to assess risk, harden defenses, and deliver actionable insights that drive measurable improvement in security and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Shape and execute a global IT and cybersecurity assurance strategy aligned with enterprise risk priorities.
Evaluate and manage risks across cybersecurity, infrastructure, data governance, cloud, and operational technology.
Lead risk‑based IT and OT audit programs using frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, and SOX to identify vulnerabilities and improve resilience.
Advise leadership on architecture, identity, network segmentation, endpoint protection, encryption, and incident response.
Translate complex security findings into clear, data‑driven insights and dashboards for executives.
Build and lead a high‑performing global audit team; mentor, co‑source where needed, and promote continuous improvement.
Drive innovation through audit analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring.
Collaborate across business units and functions to strengthen control maturity and embed cybersecurity into strategic decisions.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive IT and cybersecurity experience, including strong experience in infrastructure, network, or systems engineering.
Strong command of information security principles, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT), and compliance standards.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Preferred certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Approximately 25 - 50% travel.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Manufacturing
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Base pay range $165,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
Direct message the job poster from Smith Arnold Partners
Are you looking for an opportunity to take a leadership technology audit & risk function in a global organization?
Our client, a global industrial organization, is seeking a well‑rounded cybersecurity & technology audit & risk professional who can be a hands‑on leader to their IT Audit group. You will work closely with the CAE and help build and strengthen their IT Audit function. This is a high‑profile role leading the risk‑based IT audit program and will require executive presence and the ability to lead high‑profile audit engagements and projects.
What are people saying about this company?
Great company to work for, nice people
They seem like they care about the employees
Flexible schedule and management friendliness
Title: Associate Director, Technology & Cybersecurity Assurance Location: New Haven County, CT (Hybrid) Salary: $165,000 - $175,000 +Bonus & Equity Overview Lead a global technology assurance and cybersecurity risk program that protects, strengthens, and modernizes a complex digital ecosystem spanning hundreds of sites worldwide. Partner with senior IT and business leaders to assess risk, harden defenses, and deliver actionable insights that drive measurable improvement in security and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Shape and execute a global IT and cybersecurity assurance strategy aligned with enterprise risk priorities.
Evaluate and manage risks across cybersecurity, infrastructure, data governance, cloud, and operational technology.
Lead risk‑based IT and OT audit programs using frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, and SOX to identify vulnerabilities and improve resilience.
Advise leadership on architecture, identity, network segmentation, endpoint protection, encryption, and incident response.
Translate complex security findings into clear, data‑driven insights and dashboards for executives.
Build and lead a high‑performing global audit team; mentor, co‑source where needed, and promote continuous improvement.
Drive innovation through audit analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring.
Collaborate across business units and functions to strengthen control maturity and embed cybersecurity into strategic decisions.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive IT and cybersecurity experience, including strong experience in infrastructure, network, or systems engineering.
Strong command of information security principles, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT), and compliance standards.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Preferred certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Approximately 25 - 50% travel.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Manufacturing
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