Manager, IT Audit

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Job Summary: 

The Manager, IT Audit, will be responsible for execution of assigned IT SOX testing, IT operational audits, administration of the department audit management system, and development of audit staff. Under direction of the Director, provide an independent and objective opinion on the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s system controls in mitigating business risks to achieve NRG’s strategy and performance objectives. Provide additional assurance services as requested by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors or Senior Management. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

·        Perform IT SOX control testing and review, document workpapers and issues, system scoping, and coordinate with external auditors.

·        Manage the effective and timely execution of IT internal audit projects end to end as assigned from the NRG internal audit plan, including all phases of the audit lifecycle.

·        Assist the Director in management, supervision, training, and development of IT audit staff.

·        Participate in audit department planning activities including scheduling testing and staffing, budget preparation, risk assessment, and other IT Audit related duties as needed.

·        Plan testing activities throughout the year and regularly report on status to Internal Audit management and other stakeholders.

·        Maintain a thorough understanding of IIA and ISACA professional auditing standards and best practice audit procedures and techniques.

·        Proactively interact with all levels of management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for process and control improvements.

·        Assist department with management of AuditBoard, data analytics and AI initiatives, department SharePoint and system access.

Minimum Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree required, with a focus in information systems or computer science preferred, and four or more years of IT Audit or relevant experience.

·        Must have extensive knowledge of IT general controls, cyber security, data privacy, IT operations and governance.

·        Proficiency in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, advanced security concepts, emerging technologies, system implementations and project management.

·        Excellent, proven communication skills required, ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of clients including technical and non-technical clients, as well as work with teams cross-functionally.

·        Robust qualitative skills, including demonstrated ability to write audit reports with minimal rework, proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters, capability to handle multiple assignments, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

·        Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems and consider / develop alternative solutions.

·        Motivated to work independently and complete responsibilities with little supervision yet work well and promote team-oriented culture. 

·        Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, audit management systems and other auditing and data analytics tools.

·        Demonstrated attention to detail; this is a front-line manager position.

·        Demonstrated high degree of ethics and strong sense of business judgment, and able to operate within NRG’s published core values.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Certification related to IT security or auditing in one or more of the followings is preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM.

·        Experience working within a NERC CIP, PCI, NIST, COBIT, AI, ITIL and / or other leading business and IT controls frameworks.

·        Demonstrable hands-on skills or knowledge for various technology areas such as key Information Security Topics (Identity and Access Management, Authentication Services, DevSecOps, Encryption etc.), Operating Systems (UNIX/Linux, Windows), Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.), Networking Technologies (Software Defined Networking, Firewalls, etc.), Database Systems (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.), Data Analytics technologies (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.), and Infrastructure (servers, containers etc.).

·        Experience in application development, IT project management, system and database administration, web application design and development preferred.

·        Familiarity with automating processes and utilizing agile methodologies to streamline controls preferred.

·        Big 4 experience preferred.

·        Ability to manage an AuditBoard environment preferred.

·        Working knowledge of PowerBI utilization preferred.

·        Experience testing Application, Key Report, and Interface controls in a SOX environment preferred.

Working Conditions:

·        Hybrid work schedule, Monday-Thursday in a professional open office environment office; working remotely on Friday

·        Minimum overtime, but it may be necessary to complete special projects or meet deadlines

·        Minimal travel within the U.S. up to 10% of the time

The base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $170,000 *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.    

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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