Consultant - Information Technology Audit

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Consultant - Information Technology Audit (26000099)Job Description Consultant - Information Technology Audit - (26000099) Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Strategy Conduct and disseminate research, benchmarking and knowledge-sharing on emerging technologies and audit best practices to inform IT audit activities. Deliver training, coaching and knowledge-transfer initiatives to build Internal Audit staff capabilities for IT audit activities. Participate in internal committees and teams as assigned to support execution of IT audit activities.Represent the Internal Audit Department in external assessments, benchmarking forums and awards as assigned.Support co-sourcing enablement, including participation in Requests for Proposal (RFPs), vendor evaluations and Statements of Work (SoWs) for IT audit engagements. Operations Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of digital information technology governance in accordance with international best practices. Evaluate internal control systems in the digital technology and information environment to identify important audit areas.Carry out internal audit tasks related to the digital technology and information environment in accordance with the approved audit plan and scope.Evaluate controls in digital technologies and information, including operational and specialized technical systems, applications, technical infrastructure, related projects and cyber security, in accordance with audit tasks.Review policies and activities related to the governance of digital technologies and information in a way that contributes to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.Provide advisory services to organizational units on the governance of technologies and digital information, auditing and controlling technical activities and digital information.Provide expertise to regulatory units on reports from government entities concerned with control and audit related to digital technologies and information to review the responses and ensure their appropriateness.Supervise the development and improvement of technical systems related to the Internal Audit Department and provide support to the rest of the department.Implement a risk-based smart audit plan, understand technical systems, services and automated processes, follow up on their implementation and make recommendations thereon.Follow up with organizational units to ensure the closure of approved internal audit recommendations. Qualifications Job Qualifications & RequirementsEducationBachelor's degree/ master’s degree/Ph.D. in Information Technology/Computer EngineeringExperience5+ Years in case of Ph.D (9+ Years in case of master’s degree, 11+ years in case of bachelor’s degree)QualificationCertifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); ITIL; Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Technical CompetenciesAudit MethodologiesQuality and ExcellenceReportingRisk ManagementInternal ControlGlobal Internal Audit StandardsInformation TechnologyCyber Security and Privacy Job Category: AuditAdvertiser: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment: Internal AuditEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National) Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 09/07/2026Unposting Date: 08/08/2026

Education: Bachelor's degree/ Master's degree/ Ph.D. in Information Technology/ Computer Engineering. Experience: 5+ years in IT audit (for Ph.D.); 9+ years with a Master's degree; 11+ years with a Bachelor's degree. Certifications: CIA, ITIL, CISA. Technical competencies include Audit Methodologies, Quality and Excellence, Reporting, Risk Management, Internal Control, Global Internal Audit Standards, Information Technology, Cyber Security and Privacy.

Roles and Responsibilities: Strategy – conduct research and benchmarking on emerging technologies and audit best practices; deliver training and knowledge transfer for IT audit staff; participate in internal committees; represent Internal Audit in external assessments; support co-sourcing through RFPs, vendor evaluations, and SoWs. Operations – assess effectiveness of digital IT governance; evaluate internal control systems in digital environments; perform internal audit tasks per the audit plan; evaluate controls in digital technologies, systems, infrastructure, projects, and cyber security; review governance policies; provide advisory services on governance of technologies and auditing; provide expertise to regulatory units; supervise development of technical systems for Internal Audit; implement a risk-based smart audit plan; follow up on approved internal audit recommendations.