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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
IT Audit Senior Analyst
IT Audit Senior Analyst
Job Summary
Equinix’s Internal Audit department, known as Business Assurance Services (BAS), enhances and protects organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. In a high-performance environment designed for individuals seeking growth and career advancement, BAS team members gain valuable experience and in-depth knowledge of the information technology (IT), product, finance, compliance, operational, and strategic areas of the Company by working on a wide range of assurance and advisory activities.
We are seeking an IT Audit Senior Analyst for the BAS department who will perform the risk-based technology assurance and advisory activities, primarily focused on IT systems (including cloud platforms), cybersecurity, IT General Controls, emerging technologies and general IT compliance. The position will assist in large, complex, and highly visible engagements and develop strong working relationships with management. The position requires a person adept in balancing the dual roles of independent, objective assurance provider and consultative business partner. The position will be based in one of the following locations: Frisco, Texas or Toronto, Canada.
Responsibilities
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Assist the IT Audit Manager in risk-based IT audit and advisory activities to assess and provide assurance over the IT risk universe
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Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls via testing to determine if controls are designed appropriately and operating as intended,
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Perform planning, fieldwork and reporting for IT audits, including preparing audit planning memos, developing and executing test steps, reviewing and analyzing evidence, identifying and assessing risks and control issues, and drafting summary memos and audit reports
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Be a trusted business advisor by developing business relationships and providing value-add assurance, advice and insight to management on governance, risk, compliance, control improvement matters, and key Company initiatives
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Work regularly and communicate effectively with IT, GRC, Product and Finance organizations and business process owners to relay findings and recommendations, track and help drive remediation efforts to closure, advise on control requirements in the design of new systems and processes, identify trends and insights, and continuously seek improvement opportunities
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Conduct work in an efficient and effective manner, monitoring and communicating adherence to project timelines and departmental budget
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Familiarity with COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO, CIS frameworks
Qualifications
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3+ years of experience in IT Audit, Compliance, public accounting, GRC, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Information Security or similar;
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Experience with the following areas is a strongly preferred: cloud platform security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), hybrid cloud architecture, cybersecurity, agile methodology, data analytics and continuous auditing, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration / Continuous Development pipeline (GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes etc.), incident response, data privacy.
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Team player focused on team cohesion and success; adept at building relationships across organizations; willingness and ability to lead projects as well as participate as member of project team
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to effect change through collaboration, professionalism, trust, credibility and influence
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Strong analytical skills with ability to quickly evaluate issues and determine root causes
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willingness to challenge current practice and innovate, and continuous improvement mindset
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One or more relevant professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CISM, CCAK, CCSP, Security+, etc.) is preferred
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related degree plus technical IT experience
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company™, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today’s businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
