Senior Manager, IT Internal Audit

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of IT Internal Audit to lead and expand our IT operational audit function. This role will be instrumental in evaluating and enhancing our internal controls, particularly around system development lifecycle (SDLC) and complex system transformation initiatives across enterprise platforms.

You will lead cross-functional audit and advisory engagements focused on technology risk, AI governance, and compliance, while partnering with key stakeholders in Engineering, Product, Privacy, InfoSec, and IT. A strong understanding of enterprise technology environments, transformation lifecycle risks, and modern audit practices is critical.

This is a high-visibility role suited for a technology-savvy audit leader with extensive Big Four experience serving large tech clients.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption, Execution, Collaboration, Integrity and Inclusion.

Your Impact

• Lead IT internal audits across critical domains including:

  • System development lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Large-scale system transformation projects

  • AI systems, data governance, and model risk

• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of ITGCs and ITACs across core systems (e.g., SAP, SFDC, Workday).

• Provide audit coverage and advisory input on product lifecycle controls, engineering transformation initiatives, and IT governance frameworks.

• Identify emerging risks and develop recommendations related to:

  • AI usage, model governance, and transparency

  • Data quality, integration, and ownership

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and IT teams to review key milestones in platform deployments, migrations, and process automation.

• Apply industry best practices and regulatory standards in assessing IT and AI risks:

  • NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)

  • ISO/IEC 27001, 27701, 22301, 42001 (AI), etc

  • COBIT, COSO, ITIL

• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan and deliver high-impact findings to executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• 12+ years of IT operational audit and risk management experience, including significant experience in internal audit and/or public accounting (Big Four background required).

• Demonstrated leadership in auditing SDLC, system implementation, and IT operational processes across large technology environments.

• Strong expertise in auditing AI systems, AI model governance, and AI/data governance risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Certifications (required): CISA, CIA, or CISM.

• Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CGEIT, or CRISC.

• Proficiency in audit tools and risk assessment methodologies.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.

• Must be able to work onsite in Santa Clara, CA at least 3 days per week.

Additional Information

The Team

The Internal Audit team is responsible for managing and executing the company’s internal audit program, striving for best-in-class performance.

You will be part of a dynamic, disruptive, and fast-paced team of highly specialized professionals with varied skill sets across the US and India.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) is expected to be between $138,000 - $222,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.