Information Technology Auditor

Job Description: IT Auditor (Cloud Controls/Audit Specialist) Location: Bournemouth Schedule: 4 days per week 1 day at home

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Auditor to join the Public Cloud Engineering Team as a Controls/Audit Specialist . This role will focus on managing and executing control and audit-related activities within our Azure-based environment . You will play a critical part in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, strengthening governance, and maintaining a robust control environment. With increased complexity and a growing volume of audit requests expected with the upcoming EDA Gold DEV release and next year’s General Availability (GA) , this role offers an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Control Assessments
• Execute and oversee cloud platform control assessments, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide subject matter expertise to align control assessments with organizational objectives and frameworks.
• Governance & Issue Management
• Lead governance processes for control-related issues, tracking remediation and ensuring timely closure of deficiencies.
• Deliver reporting and governance insights on controls, policies, and issue management to senior leadership.
• Risk Management
• Identify, assess, and communicate technology risks related to compliance.
• Monitor control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen compliance and risk posture.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building
• Build strong relationships with line-of-business technologists, risk teams, and control owners to facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to ensure compliance across Azure infrastructure services.
• Technical Writing & Documentation
• Develop clear documentation of control processes, assessments, and compliance reporting for audit and regulatory purposes.

Required Skills

• Technical Skills
• Strong proficiency with Azure cloud services and architecture .
• Experience in controls, audits, and compliance within cloud environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with automation tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) .
• Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence .
• Analytical Skills
• Strong ability to evaluate audit requests and assess compliance risks.
• Proactive in developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Communication Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex compliance requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Confident in presenting audit findings to senior stakeholders.
• Project Management
• Experience managing control and audit-related projects.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively across multiple initiatives.
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong aptitude for resolving complex compliance and audit issues.
• Track record of implementing process improvements for controls management.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in a cloud audit or IT controls role , specifically with Azure-based systems .
• Strong understanding of engineering standards and cloud risk management best practices .
• Experience in cloud risk, controls, and governance frameworks .
• Demonstrated ability to support and deliver on strategic initiatives .
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills across business and technology functions.