IT Audit Manager

 

Company: Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. Founded in 1932, Amphenol designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. Amphenol has been at the forefront of enabling the electronics revolution by driving value through innovation and connecting people and technology. The primary end markets for the company's products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications. Listed on the NYSE with sales of $12.55 Billion in 2023 and a Fortune 500 company, Amphenol is a top performing company with an unparalleled history of growth. With 90,000+ dedicated employees working at over 250 manufacturing facilities in more than 40 countries, Amphenol has the unique advantage of having both diversified global reach while still being a focused organization. Our focus comes from our entrepreneurial management teams dedicated to specific markets and regions.

 

Job Title: IT Audit Manager

Location: United States

Reports to: Director of IT Audit

Job Description:
As an integral member of the corporate IT audit team, the IT Audit Manager will support the company’s internal audit functions, including evaluating the effectiveness of the company's IT and Cybersecurity internal controls. This role is crucial in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and security of our IT systems and working directly with our operations to ensure our cyber security posture is designed and operating effectively to prevent cyber attacks. Additionally, while supporting the overall governance, risk management framework of the company. The ideal candidate will bring a keen analytical mindset, robust technical knowledge, and a proactive attitude to effectively assess IT processes and controls.

 

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Audit Manager and VP, IT in executing an integrated, value-adding IT audit function via the IT General Controls and Cyber Security Controls
• Execution of global system-wide risk management function of the information security program to ensure information security risks are identified and monitored. Audit of individual IT audit engagements including operational audit and SOX testing including planning, performing and analyzing audit results using an integrated audit approach which concentrates on high-risk areas, and review of both IT operational and cyber security controls.
• Risk Assessment, including:
  • Assist the IT Audit Director to create and perform entity-level risk assessments
  • Understand potential risk in processes and cyber security relating to each business unit
• Planning of the IT audit, including:
  • Schedule IT audits and other projects based on risk assessment, business unit needs and other priorities
  • Design and follow appropriate risk-based audit procedures and work plans to ensure the objectives of each audit are achieved
• Execution of the IT audit, including:
  • Interact with local IT Management (whether internal and/or co-sourced), Finance team and Management teams to understand the business
  • Recommend programmatic and technical directions and operate with a high degree of independence in matters relating to the investigation, impact, and analysis of security incidents, decisions regarding risk, and measures for compliance
  • Internally assess, evaluate and make recommendations to management regarding the adequacy of the security controls for the Global Amphenol information and technology systems.
  • Schedule and conduct detailed audits of information technology systems and infrastructures to verify systems are secure and support the related applications or business processes.
  • Ensure work paper documentation supports auditing conclusions
  • Audit controls over existing systems and ensuring full compliance with regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures
• Analyzing and reporting the results, including:
  • Prepare and present final audit reports to local and senior management to discuss areas of risk identified, processes weaknesses, areas of risk, recommendation to mitigate that risk
  • Evaluate related action plans and process improvement opportunities with local management
  • Manage the IT audit findings log to ensure appropriate Internal Audit follow-up with management and to ensure management action plans are implemented satisfactory. Escalate discrepancies directly Corporate management to determine the reasonableness and appropriateness of remediation plans.
  • Developing project plans, work programs, evaluating system controls, documenting results, making recommendations, and communicating information to management.
  • Review audit conclusions with IT and Audit Management. Prepare audit findings and assist in preparing a report of the audit showing the purpose and scope of the completed audit, the conclusion and any findings and related recommendations
  • Review the status of corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions as generally recommended.
  • Conduct advanced penetration and vulnerability tests on a company's system and identify any breaches or weaknesses in the security setup.
  • Plan, implement, manage, monitor and upgrade security measures for the protection of the organization’s data, systems and networks.
  • Troubleshooting problems associated to our security and network, including handling any system breaches.
• Assist in building and maintaining a partner relationship with management to develop and maintain cost-effective, efficient systems of IT internal control
• Review the compliance with applicable Laws and Regulations

 

Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of advanced IT skills with high level of information security experience and expertise
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze and detect trends, issues or flaws; determine root case of issues; and partner with others to drive solutions.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, IT or related STEM subject.
• Knowledge of information security risk management frameworks and compliance practices.
• Experience responding to, analyzing, and communicating information security incidents
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including formal report writing experience
• The candidate will need to live and breathe cybersecurity. That means staying up to date with current news, techniques, seminars and trends. You should never be the last person to know about a security threat, so stay informed through as many reputable sources as you can. Great knowledge of the latest trends and awareness of current hacking techniques and cybercrime trends.
• Attention to detail, QA skills, the ability to “think forward,” adept at problem solving and addressing issues and complications before they expand.
• Experience with and knowledge of hardware and software, networks, data centers, systems and other related areas related to cyber security.
• CISSP or CISM Certification a plus
• Conscientiousness and excellent time management skills
• Between 25%-50% travel is required

 

Amphenol Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

 

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