IT Audit Manager

Career Guide
An IT Audit Manager plans and leads reviews of technology systems and processes to ensure they are secure, reliable, and compliant with internal policies and external regulations. The role manages audit teams, partners with technology and business leaders, and helps the organization reduce risk while improving controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build an annual IT audit plan based on business and technology risk
  • Lead end to end audits from planning through reporting
  • Assess security controls and access management controls
  • Review change management practices and system development practices
  • Evaluate backup, recovery, and system availability readiness
  • Test controls supporting financial reporting where technology is involved
  • Document findings clearly and recommend practical fixes
  • Track remediation progress and confirm issues are resolved
  • Coach auditors and review workpapers for quality
  • Communicate results to senior leadership and audit committees

Top Skills for Success

Risk Assessment
Audit Planning
Control Testing
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Identity And Access Management
Cloud Governance
IT General Controls
Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership

Career Progression

Can Lead To
IT Audit Senior Manager
IT Audit Director
Head Of Internal Audit
Transition Opportunities
Cybersecurity Risk Manager
Technology Risk Manager
Governance Risk And Compliance Manager
Security Compliance Manager
Internal Controls Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills
Cloud SecurityData PrivacyAutomationContinuous MonitoringData AnalyticsVendor Risk ManagementIncident Response KnowledgeExecutive Communication
Development SuggestionsStrengthen cloud and security knowledge, practice data driven testing, and build clearer executive level reporting. Seek projects that include third party risk, privacy controls, and automated evidence collection.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUnited States: 110,000 to 140,000 USD
Mid LevelUnited States: 135,000 to 175,000 USD
Senior LevelUnited States: 165,000 to 220,000 USD
Growth Trend
Demand is steady to growing due to cyber risk, cloud migration, stronger privacy expectations, and ongoing compliance needs in regulated industries.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers
DeloittePwCEYKPMGAccentureJPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaWells FargoUnitedHealth GroupAmazon
Industry Sectors
Financial ServicesInsuranceHealthcareTechnologyRetailManufacturingEnergyGovernment Contracting

Recommended Next Steps

1
Review recent audit reports and map recurring findings to root causes
2
Build a simple risk based audit plan for one business area as a portfolio example
3
Upskill on cloud governance and identity management controls
4
Create a reusable audit testing template and reporting format
5
Lead a remediation tracking cadence with clear owners and deadlines
6
Practice concise writing with one page issue summaries for executives
7
Pursue a relevant certification such as CISA or CISSP based on career direction
8
Join a professional community and attend local risk and audit events