Sr Auditor- IT Controls and Compliance

Job Title: Senior Auditor – IT Controls & Compliance

Location: Hybrid, Miami

Contract Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week

About The Company

Our client is a national leader in the real estate and homebuilding industry, dedicated to innovation, compliance, and technological advancement. With a growing IT infrastructure, the company places a strong emphasis on security, audit integrity, and proactive risk mitigation. This position is a key role within their governance team, supporting enterprise-wide compliance initiatives and information technology controls.

Job Summary

The Senior Auditor – IT Controls & Compliance will be responsible for conducting comprehensive audits of IT controls, systems, and infrastructure to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. This role requires a deep understanding of IT governance frameworks such as SOX, NIST, COBIT, and ISO, and involves working cross-functionally with technology, security, and business teams to identify risks, recommend improvements, and enhance IT compliance programs.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead internal IT audits, assess control effectiveness, and document findings.

• Evaluate and test IT control frameworks (SOX, NIST, ISO, COBIT).

• Identify technology risks and recommend remediation plans to leadership.

• Monitor remediation efforts and validate corrective actions.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure IT practices align with compliance standards, company policies, and external regulations.

• Partner with Enterprise Security Office to conduct control testing on cloud computing, security, and service management.

• Develop and present KPIs for control effectiveness and audit remediation progress.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on IT compliance, helping to educate and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Technical & Systems Support

• Analyze control activities related to hardware, software, operating systems, and data management.

• Provide Level 3 support, lead control reviews, and manage small projects related to IT compliance.

• Utilize tools such as Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and SQL for audits and reporting.

• Assess and help design system architectures and control processes based on technical audits.

Who You Are

• A collaborative, technically skilled audit professional who is passionate about IT compliance.

• Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Outcome-driven, highly analytical, and resourceful in problem-solving.

• Emotionally intelligent and capable of mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Certifications such as CCSP, Microsoft Azure, or ITIL preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of IT audit or governance experience.

• Proven experience auditing IT systems and cloud environments.

• Working knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), COBIT, NIST, ISO standards.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity controls.

• Strong project management and reporting skills.

Technical Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of:Information technology risk management and governance

• Security frameworks and control measurement best practices

• SQL scripting, metadata analysis, and Excel functions

• System development lifecycle and business continuity assessments

Soft Skills & Additional Attributes

• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation abilities

• Outcome-based mindset with attention to detail

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills

• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-impact environments