IT Audit Lead

Job#: 2084381

Job Description:

Position: IT Audit Lead

Location: Charlotte, NC

Onsite 4x/week

Contract Length: 12+ months

Top Requirements:

1. PCI and SOX compliance background

2. Technology and security functions

3. Technical writing experience

Plusses

1. SalesForce Fusion

2. Background in cybersecurity, IT governance or risk management

3. Experience with regulatory compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001)

4. Process improvement/change management

Day to Day Responsibilities/project specifics: We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Audit Program Lead to design, implement, and manage a comprehensive audit framework for our protected applications. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance, driving process maturity, and fostering collaboration across application and security teams. The ideal candidate will be a process-driven leader with a strong understanding of governance, documentation, and audit methodologies.

Develop and launch an audit program tailored to application protection and recovery.

• Lead and coordinate audit activities across all protected applications.
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure full coverage of audit requirements.
• Create detailed documentation for audit procedures, recovery processes, and compliance standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for organizing audit efforts and guiding cross-functional teams.
• Drive the audit process by asking critical questions and identifying gaps.
• Establish a governing document that outlines the audit program's structure, scope, and execution.
• Build and maintain compliance processes that adapt to evolving requirements.
• Design a repeatable, scalable audit process that teams can easily follow.
• Conduct annual audits and update procedures as systems and requirements evolve.
• Maintain a high-level administrative role focused on process oversight rather than hands-on technical execution.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.