Internal Technology Auditor at Ford® in Dearborn, MI

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are. In this position... The Technology Senior Auditor will play a key role in the execution of the internal audit plan, providing a comprehensive perspective across Ford’s Automotive Technology domain. We are seeking someone who wants to go beyond IT General Controls and go in-depth into the technology inside Artificial Intelligence, Mobile and Real-Time Operating Systems, Connected and Electric Vehicles, Batteries, and Cloud-based solutions. You will engage with senior business and IT leadership through conducting audits to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes to manage risk within the assigned scope. This role requires a strong understanding of how risks can be mitigated, with a proven ability to effectively execute audit procedures and lead fieldwork teams. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills… with doses of curiosity and enthusiasm are required. Success in this role offers the potential for transition into high-impact leadership positions across Ford’s global IT, Cybersecurity, and Internal Control organizations. Scope: Global technology-related audits and advisory engagements. What you'll do... Assist in the development of Risk Assessable Entities for a defined scope of technologies or operations as input to the annual risk-based audit plan. Lead audit fieldwork, including planning, execution, and documentation of audit procedures, in accordance with Company and Internal Audit standards, ensuring quality and timeliness. Perform detailed testing and analysis to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. Document audit findings and recommendations in a clear, concise, and well-supported manner. Peer review audit workpapers to ensure audit findings and recommendations are supported by sufficient evidence. Provide guidance and direction to other auditors during audit engagements. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including operating partners and internal audit partners. Stay up-to-date on emerging technology risks and audit best practices. You'll have... Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, Masters degree preferred. Three to five years of IT audit or IT security experience and/or IT experience, including software engineering, application development, and/or infrastructure design and operations Strong understanding of industry security frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.) and understanding of inherent risks and/or control risks. Proven Cybersecurity knowledge through experience or certification (ISC2’s CISSP or similar) Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with minimal direction, and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail. Excellent English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership. Interpersonal skills, including emotional resilience and active listening, when determining and presenting audit outcomes. Strong project management skills Even better, you may have... Team: The Technology Senior Auditor reports to a Technology Audit Manager. Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. Training: Internal Audit-specific training will be provided on joining the team.