Associate Director - Technology & Cyber Risk/IT Audit

Description:

- Role: Associate Director Technology & Cyber Risk / IT Audit

- Location: Hyderabad

- Lead and oversee risk-based IT and Cyber audits across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and third-party/vendor environments, aligned to Big 4 assurance and regulatory standards

- Provide subject-matter leadership on OWASP frameworks, application security reviews, penetration testing, and vulnerability management, including remediation validation

- Drive continuous risk assessment and define audit and assurance coverage for emerging technologies such as cloud platforms, AI, and advanced cyber threats

- Own senior stakeholder relationships, partner with client technology and business leadership, and ensure high-quality audit reporting and governance

- Lead, review, and develop high-performing audit teams; contribute to practice growth, methodologies, and data analyticsdriven assurance approaches

Requirements:

- 12+ years of experience in IT Audit, Cyber Security, or Technology Risk, with significant experience in senior leadership roles

- Strong background in third-party risk assessments, application security testing, and regulatory-driven audits (SOX, SOC, etc.)

- Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, COBIT, ITIL, and cyber risk frameworks

- Proven experience in client-facing, multi-engagement Big 4 or large MNCs

Preferred certifications:

- CISA, CISSP, CEH, CRISC, or equivalent

Education:

- BE and equivalent