Senior Technology Auditor

Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

Meet the Team

The Governance, Risk, and Controls (GRC) team helps drive efficient, effective, and ethical business practices at Cisco. Our globally connected team partners across all regions and business groups, offering valuable experience and exposure for future leaders.

Our mission is to help the Audit Committee and Management maintain strong internal controls and support effective resource alignment with Cisco's objectives.

Your Impact

• Perform technology audits, including IT (information technology) risk assessments and control evaluations.
• Collaborate with technical experts and senior management to identify root causes, propose solutions, and communicate findings in business terms.
• Utilize robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to automate audit tasks and improve performance.
• Apply data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to interpret complex information, identify trends, and make actionable recommendations.
• Strengthen overall team capability by sharing your knowledge and co-mentoring each other.
• Design, test, and optimize controls for automated processes, while maintaining strong documentation and adhering to audit standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes, tools, and methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technology audits, risk management, cybersecurity compliance, or security engineering, preferably in the technology sector.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information systems, computer science, or related field.
• Working knowledge of audit methodologies, risk assessments, and IT controls.
• Experience using RPA or AI to support audit testing and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of risk and controls frameworks such as Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT), ISO 27000 series, or National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC).
• Experience with business process audits and understanding of IT alignment with business objectives.
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver audits on schedule.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python) and data visualization.
• Familiarity with AI ethics, data privacy, and regulatory compliance in the use of automation and analytics.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.