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Northrop Grumman's Internal Audit department is seeking a qualified individual to join our diverse audit staff specializing in IT/Cyber audits. The Auditor will report to the Manager of Internal Audit.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Leading and performing technology audits across domestic and international operations and subsidiaries.
- Developing and executing internal controls and associated test plans related to overall Information Security as well as general IT controls including, but not limited to, Access Control, Change Management, Server and Network Management, etc. Other areas may be audited based on risk assessments performed during audit planning.
- Examining and verifying IT systems and applications against policies/procedures to determine the design, reliability and effectiveness of internal controls, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant company policies/procedures, related contracts/agreements, and applicable laws.
- Ability to work on other types of audits (business processes, business sites and programs) across the company covering various functional topics and processes.
- Assisting with the planning and execution of audits using a risk-based audit approach, including assessment of controls.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with auditees and affected management.
- Proactively identifying regulatory, operational, and/or strategic risks to the organization and delivering recommendations for improvements to senior leadership.
- Supporting further development of data analytics audit techniques, utilizing continuous auditing and AI to identify issues, automate work, improve efficiency and effectiveness, and identify risk areas.
- Assisting in the evaluation of the potential effects on the Company and our internal audit approach of all newly established and/or potential business and regulatory requirement changes implemented by the Company and/or any other regulatory entities.
- Preparing presentations covering the various phases of an audit life cycle and presenting those materials to auditee and management including IA leadership.
- Being accountable for audit quality (well documented workpapers), accuracy of results, and delivery of audit work products in a timely manner.
- Developing workpapers meeting department and IIA standards.
- Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to gather data, analyze trends, evaluate facts, form valid conclusions, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team, prioritizing multiple assignments and tasks, and simultaneously complete each in a timely fashion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead a highly engaged team with geographically dispersed team members.
- Ability to interact with and present to executive level management.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or related field with 6 years of relevant experience OR 4 years with a Masters degree
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (i.e., NIST, COSO, COBIT, and/or ITIL) as well as third party assurance reports (SOC 1, 2, 3).
- Experience in IT or Operations, including areas such as Internal Auditing, Risk Management, IT Compliance, IT Project Management, and/or Information Security.
- Working knowledge of a variety of analytical tools (i.e., SAP, BW, the MS Office Suite) to analyze and interpret a wide variety of information.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Candidates must have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Master's degree in Information Systems/Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or related field with 4 years of experience.
- Experience auditing general computing controls and IT control testing of networks, applications, operating systems, and databases against standards like NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171.
- Work experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry / Government Contracting.
- SECRET or TOP SECRET Clearance (TS), TS SCI or TS SAP Access.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other similar certification.
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.