IT Assurance Technical Senior Manager

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Job Description:

Job Overview:
The IT Assurance Technical Senior Manager (PCI) at Crowe LLP is a pivotal role focused on leading and managing IT Assurance engagements with a strong emphasis on PCI DSS compliance. This position involves planning, supervising, and executing complex IT audit projects while fostering business development and client relationships. The role requires a strategic mindset to drive new product offerings and services, ensuring high-quality delivery within budget and timelines.

The IT Assurance Manager will work closely with senior management to communicate project status and issues effectively, and will have the opportunity to lead cybersecurity portions of service offerings, including, Financial Assurance, and SOC Reporting

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage IT Assurance engagements, focusing on PCI DSS compliance and IT audit projects.
• Conduct hands-on cybersecurity-focused work and oversee junior personnel.
• Oversee project economics, including budget tracking, billing, and collection analysis.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, identifying new business opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance on information systems, technology architecture, and security.
• Communicate issues and project status to Crowe executives and client senior management.
• Participate in strategic initiatives related to new product offerings and services.
• Supervise and review workpapers, preparing final audit and consulting reports.
• Set performance expectations for senior and staff-level IT auditors, providing feedback.
  Engage in business development efforts and demand creation.
• Innovate and build tools and methodologies for assessing large networks and cloud environments.
• Travel nationally or internationally as required, up to 60%.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in IT audit, SAS 70/SOC, IT Financial Audit Support, or PCI
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Information Security with a focus on PCI.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in planning engagements, managing IT audit projects, and supervising personnel.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification required.
• Past or current certification as a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) or Internal Security Assessor (ISA) or willingness to obtain it.
• CPA certification strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with midrange or mainframe architecture (IBM iSeries or IBM OS/390).
• Knowledge of auditing network operating systems, network architecture, and configuration standards.
• Familiarity with application controls for Oracle Financials, SAP, Lawson, Hyperion, or PeopleSoft Financials.
• Experience with business development and proposal preparation.
• Knowledge of networking technology and system/network administration on UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft Windows.
• Understanding of security areas such as Auditing, Policy, Database Security, Firewall Design and Implementation, Risk Analysis, Identity Management, Access Management, or Web Services.

About the Team:

The Audit and Assurance team at Crowe provides traditional attestation services as well as IT Assurance and consulting. IT Assurance professionals demonstrate deep specialization through an understanding of the market and technology and business challenges their clients face in managing IT controls and preventing cybersecurity threats from disrupting their organization.  Though Crowe has six different business units, Audit and Assurance is the largest practice. Learn more about our Audit and Assurance team

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We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $137,900.00 - $292,600.00 per year.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

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