Strategic Education, Inc. is hiring an Internal Audit – IT Manager

Strategic Education, Inc. is hiring an Internal Audit – IT Manager to lead and manage our IT audit program. This role is responsible for executing technology audits from the annual plan, overseeing the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT compliance efforts, and performing in-depth reviews of applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across the enterprise to align audit activities with business objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage IT audits and advisory projects from the annual audit plan, including system implementations, IT operations, cybersecurity, and cloud security.
• Oversee and execute the SOX IT compliance program, ensuring key controls are tested, deficiencies are evaluated, and remediation plans are tracked.
• Perform risk assessments, develop IT audit scopes, and design audit programs based on industry best practices.
• Manage end-to-end IT audit projects, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Evaluate IT processes against leading frameworks (e.g., NIST, GDPR, SOC, CSA CCM) to identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
• Perform detailed reviews of audit workpapers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to IT auditors and coordinate efforts with external auditors as needed.
• Build strong working relationships with IT, security, compliance, and business teams.
• Partner with control owners to provide guidance on risk mitigation and best practices for IT governance and security.
• Work cross-functionally to identify emerging IT risks and proactively address vulnerabilities.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Drive audit automation and analytics initiatives to enhance efficiency and insights.
• Stay updated on evolving IT risks, cybersecurity threats, and regulatory changes to refine audit methodologies.
• Support advisory engagements related to IT transformation projects, system implementations, and emerging technologies.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field with strong quantitative focus from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience in IT auditing, IT risk management, and compliance.
• Prior managerial experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of SOX ITGCs, IT compliance frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, networks, databases, and security protocols.
• Familiarity with IT/Privacy frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, SOC, and GDPR).
• Project Management: Effectively plans, prioritizes, and delivers audit projects on time.
• Leadership: Guides and develops team members through mentoring and feedback.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across teams/departments and builds partnerships.
• Enterprise Thinker: Understands business impact and aligns IT audit priorities accordingly.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies risks and provides innovative solutions.
• IT Expertise: Keeps up with emerging IT trends, cybersecurity risks, and best practices.
• Must be able to travel up to 5% of time.
• Must have the flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.

Nice to Have

• Background in ERP, multi-cloud security, privacy, and data analytics.
• Experience with data analytics tools and audit automation.
• Certifications: CISA, CISM and/or CISSP.

Team & Environment

This role will work as an individual contributor but may also manage audit projects with team members.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $92,700.00 - $139,100.00
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Well-being incentives.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Certain paid holidays.
• Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA).
• 401(k) retirement benefit.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Entertainment and retail discounts.
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position.

Strategic Education, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully.