Internal Audit Manager - IT Risks and Controls

Internal Audit Manager - IT Risks and Controls

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated and experienced IT Risks and Controls Audit Manager to join our Corporate Internal Audit team.

The role will focus on IT Risks, Processes, and Controls. As part of a collaborative team, you will be responsible for conducting and delivering IT Systems, Governance, and Processes Audits and Transformation advisory engagements in alignment with the fast-paced, dynamic environment of Palo Alto Networks (PANW). Your role will involve reviewing Information Technology management processes and governance, as well as effectively communicating IT risks to internal stakeholders. Additionally, you will play a key role in managing risks related to IT Systems, Processes, and Controls and supporting the company's rapid system transformation by introducing leading practices and new processes.

The ideal candidate must be a proven leader, an exemplary project manager, proactive, and confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders at all levels. You bring business expertise, passion, and have experience in using analytical tools, assessing strategic, financial, regulatory and technology risks, preferably in a technology industry.

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

Your Impact

• Plan, conduct, and report audit and advisory engagements related to IT Risks and Controls, IT and data Governance and processes, and IT Transformation processes to identify vulnerabilities and areas of concern.
• Lead comprehensive AI governance and technology audits, evaluating risks across the AI lifecycle (accuracy, bias, drift, explainability) and assessing the security posture of AI systems, including prompt engineering and runtime security.
• Develop and implement advanced audit methodologies for AI-driven products and services, ensuring compliance with emerging AI regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Drive the integration of AI risk management into existing technology audit domains, providing expert advisory on control design and contributing to AI capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Privacy, Business Resilience, IT, and Infosec, to identify and address audit findings through corrective actions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements within specified timelines.
• Lead research on current IT Risk and Controls issues and trends to formulate recommendations, and provide practical advice for corrective action, innovation, and continuous process improvements.
• Analyze audit data to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues. Ensure IT systems align with the company's prescribed system development lifecycle.
• Lead the evaluation of new processes, policies, and systems to enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and risk mitigation activities.
• Develop productive business partner relationships and engage with key management personnel to gather information and propose business process improvements.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulations related to IT system audits. Lead and mentor a team of auditors, providing guidance, training, and support.