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IT Audit Director

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or assurance
  • Proven leadership experience within a professional services or consulting environment
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
  • Deep expertise in cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (SOC, PCI DSS, HITRUST, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CCPA)

Responsibilities

  • Drive the vision and execution of IT audit and assurance services
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of IT audit and assurance engagements
  • Mentor and coach team members in both technical and leadership capabilities

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
  • Team Building
  • Time Management
  • Professionalism
  • Personal Integrity

About the company

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TrustNet

TrustNet helps businesses build trusted relationships with their customers, partners, and employees by providing cybersecurity and compliance services. From our headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and teams across the US, Europe, and Asia, we serve mid-size and large organizations, both public and private, across multiple industries, in the United States, and around the world.

Company details

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Lead strategic IT audit and cybersecurity assurance initiatives across global clients while building and mentoring high-performing teams.

As an IT Audit Director, you will drive high-impact engagements, oversee the delivery of assurance services, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex security, risk, and compliance challenges.

You will work across industries and frameworks such as SOC, PCI DSS, HITRUST, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and CCPA, while shaping the direction of our assurance practice and contributing to business growth.

If you are a strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and enjoys influencing both client outcomes and team success, this role is for you.

What You Will Do in This Role

Strategic Leadership

  • Drive the vision and execution of IT audit and assurance services
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of cybersecurity and audit professionals
  • Foster a culture of quality, accountability, collaboration, and innovation
  • Contribute to business growth through strategic initiatives and service expansion

Client Engagement & Advisory

  • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on cybersecurity, risk, and compliance matters
  • Lead high-profile client engagements and executive-level discussions
  • Develop a deep understanding of client industries and business environments

Service Delivery Excellence

  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of IT audit and assurance engagements
  • Ensure high-quality execution across frameworks such as SOC, PCI DSS, HITRUST, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and CCPA
  • Align deliverables with client objectives, timelines, and regulatory requirements
  • Provide strategic recommendations to improve security, compliance, and risk posture

People Development & Training

  • Mentor and coach team members in both technical and leadership capabilities
  • Lead internal training initiatives and knowledge-sharing programs
  • Stay updated on evolving cybersecurity trends, regulations, and best practices


Requirements

Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or assurance
  • Proven leadership experience within a professional services or consulting environment
  • Strong background in managing large-scale client engagements

Skills & Attributes

  • Deep expertise in cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (SOC, PCI DSS, HITRUST, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CCPA)
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities
  • Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
  • Self-starter who thrives in a remote, collaborative environment

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, PCI QSA, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are preferred


Benefits

Work Culture

  • A highly collaborative, supportive, and diverse working environment

Compensation

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Performance bonuses
  • Sales commission opportunities
  • Profit-sharing plan

Flexibility & Freedom

  • Fully remote role
  • Flexible working hours
  • High ownership with no micromanagement

Growth & Development

  • Continuous learning and upskilling opportunities
  • Exposure to global clients and advanced frameworks
  • Company-sponsored technical and leadership training
  • Performance coaching

Health & Wellness

  • Health insurance 
  • Paid leave including vacation, sick leave, and mental wellness leave
  • Wellness subsidy for fitness and health

Culture & Extras

  • Regular team events and socials
  • Company-provided technology and remote work support
  • Volunteer time-off opportunities
  • Innovation-driven and growth-focused environment

Important Notice – Candidate Verification Requirement

TrustNet maintains strict hiring and security standards. All candidates who progress in the hiring process will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive background and identity verification check.

Applicants who believe they may be unable to meet these verification requirements are advised to refrain from applying. Any form of misrepresentation, falsified credentials, or fraudulent application information will result in immediate disqualification from the hiring process.

Candidates will also be required to participate in live video interviews and technical assessments to verify professional experience, communication ability, and individual participation throughout the hiring process.



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