Computer scientist Jobs in Aurora, ON

About the Company
Our client is in financial services industry. They are looking for a Senior IT Auditor to join their team!

Why Work Here

• IT team works in an agile fashion
• Opportunity to work across IT, data analytics, AI, and broader business exposure
• Direct exposure to senior leadership through reporting

About the Opportunity

• Deliver technology-focused audit assignments to ensure applications, development/support processes, and infrastructure are effectively controlled and risks are mitigated.
• Lead and participate in planning and execution of audits in line with the agile audit methodology.
• Produce findings and draft reports for presentation to Senior Management.
• Assess IT controls across applications, infrastructure, and development processes.
• Plan and execute audit scope coverage, fieldwork and testing within the given timeframe.
• Document audit testing using best practices and form conclusions based on the outcome of the testing, including the identification of areas in need of improvement, and assisting Technology in the development of an action plan.
• Work alongside business auditors to deliver ‘integrated’ audits by testing specific IT general and application controls supporting business process.
• Provide advisory type of services to stakeholders by quickly developing an understanding of management requests / projects, and providing real time feedback and recommendations to assist business mitigating risks.
• Draft audit reports that provide a clear description of issues identified, related business impact, and proposed action plans/control enhancement opportunities.
• Perform business unit risk assessments, evaluate business initiatives, organizational and regulatory changes, and identify any audit gaps and control weaknesses within the information technology audit universe.
• Work with business stakeholders to assess, identify risks, advise and consult on a wide variety of technology related topics, including but not limited to: Cybersecurity; Cloud Computing; Data Governance and Architecture and Emerging Technologies:
• Cybersecurity
  • Cloud
  • Data Governance
  • Emerging Technologies

About You

• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• University degree (BS/BA in accounting, computer science or other IT-related field) required, or equivalent work experience.
• CISA/CISM or equivalent is required. CISSP or Security related certifications will be a plus.
• Experience in leading IT application and infrastructure related audit engagement throughout an audit cycle from planning to reporting, preferably in financial services (i.e., asset management, brokerage).
• Experience with most common operating systems (Windows, Linux, iOS, Android) and databases (Oracle, SQL as well as cloud-based database, i.e., Snowflake).
• Experience with enterprise cloud infrastructures such as Amazon Web Services, Office 365, and Azure.
• Sustained hands-on technical experience working in cybersecurity and ransomware.
• Understanding of IT audit methodologies and frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO).
• Strong knowledge of application development, infrastructure, and IT operations.
• Expertise in technology risk and control frameworks.
• Proven experience in IT audit, risk management, and control frameworks.

Salary Range
$110,000 - $115,000 / year

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.