Specialist, IT Internal Audit

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by evaluating and enhancing risk management, operations, and governance processes? At Ciena, we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are seeking a talented IT Audit Specialist to join our Internal Audit team, where your expertise will contribute to shaping our control environment while supporting the Audit Committee and management. This role offers a dynamic blend of individual and team leadership responsibilities, with opportunities for domestic and international travel up to 10%.

How You Will Contribute:

• Plan, manage, and execute complex IT-related, Sarbanes-Oxley, and operational audit projects in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Professional Practices Framework.
• Conduct or lead IT risk assessments, developing detailed audit programs and tests using industry-standard models such as COSO, NIST, COBIT, and ITIL.
• Enhance audit testing techniques by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and continuous monitoring/auditing tools.
• Perform IT audits to ensure compliance with regulations, cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures, while identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
• Oversee audit engagements, ensuring timely execution, milestone achievement, and high-quality documentation of fieldwork.
• Evaluate internal control environments, assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of IT processes and systems.
• Draft concise, accurate, and fact-based audit reports, identifying deficiencies and recommending actionable improvements.
• Collaborate across all organizational levels to secure management commitment for issue resolution and advise on risk and control evaluations for new or revised processes.

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline (MBA preferred).
• 5-6 years of IT-related internal or external audit experience (Big 4 experience preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of IT operations, networks, applications, cybersecurity, and Active Directory.
• Proficiency in Sarbanes-Oxley IT General Computer Controls, COSO, ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, and ITIL models.
• Familiarity with data analytics, automation, and AI technologies for audit purposes.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills combined with excellent analytical capabilities.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CISM, or ISO 27001 audit experience preferred.

Nice to Haves:

• Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems and Oracle/SQL databases.
• Experience with audit tools like Onspring and AuditBoard.
• Knowledge of cloud and outsourced vendor risks, controls, and audit approaches.
• Vendor audit experience and understanding of AI testing techniques and tools.
• Highly ethical, team-oriented, inquisitive, and logical with a self-directed problem-solving mindset.

Pay Range:
The annual pay range for this position is $81,600 - $120,000.

#LI-SG

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.  Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.