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You'll report to an IT Associate Audit Director while working with our Banking Operations audit function in the department, participating in integrated audits primarily in banking operations but not ...

You'll report to an IT Associate Audit Director while working with our Banking Operations audit function in the department, participating in integrated audits primarily in banking operations but not ...

You'll report to an IT Associate Audit Director while working with our Banking Operations audit function in the department, participating in integrated audits primarily in banking operations but not ...

You'll report to an IT Associate Audit Director while working with our Banking Operations audit function in the department, participating in integrated audits primarily in banking operations but not ...

The Senior IT Audit Director is a senior leadership role within Internal Audit, responsible for leading the formulation and implementation of the global technology audit plan across a complex fintech ...

The Senior IT Audit Director is a senior leadership role within Internal Audit, responsible for leading the formulation and implementation of the global technology audit plan across a complex fintech ...

Senior IT Audit Specialist

Rockland, MA · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Support the IT Audit Director in developing and executing the annual IT Audit Plan and long-term audit strategy. * Serve as a subject matter expert in areas including cybersecurity, cloud ...

The Director, IT Audit leads the enterprise IT audit strategy and execution across Daikin Americas, providing independent, risk-based assurance over technology governance, cybersecurity, digital ...

Support the Internal Audit Director in developing the annual risk-based IT audit plan and lead the execution of complex audits, including IT general and application controls, cybersecurity, data ...

Support the IT Audit Director in developing and executing the annual IT Audit Plan and long-term audit strategy. * Serve as a subject matter expert in areas including cybersecurity, cloud ...

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Senior IT Audit Specialist

Rockland, MA · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Support the IT Audit Director in developing and executing the annual IT Audit Plan and long-term audit strategy. * Serve as a subject matter expert in areas including cybersecurity, cloud ...

The Director, IT Audit leads the enterprise IT audit strategy and execution across Daikin Americas, providing independent, risk-based assurance over technology governance, cybersecurity, digital ...

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How much do it audit director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for it audit director in the United States is $148,429.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,000.00 and $171,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an IT Audit Director?

IT Audit Directors are senior professionals responsible for overseeing and leading the internal audit processes related to an organization’s information technology systems. They develop audit strategies, manage audit teams, and ensure that IT controls, policies, and procedures comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Their goal is to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements to safeguard the organization’s data and IT infrastructure. IT Audit Directors often report their findings to executive leadership and the board of directors, helping organizations maintain robust cybersecurity and operational integrity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an IT Audit Director?

To thrive as an IT Audit Director, you need deep expertise in IT risk management, audit methodologies, regulatory compliance, and a relevant degree—often supplemented by certifications like CISA, CISSP, or CIA. Familiarity with audit management software, data analytics tools, and enterprise IT systems is typically required. Outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication skills distinguish high performers in this role. These skills and qualities are essential for overseeing complex audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning IT controls with organizational objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by an IT Audit Director, and how can they be addressed?

IT Audit Directors often encounter challenges such as keeping up with rapidly evolving technology, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with complex regulatory standards. Staying proactive through continuous professional development and leveraging advanced audit tools can help address these obstacles. Additionally, fostering strong communication channels with IT, security, and business stakeholders is essential for navigating organizational changes and effectively mitigating risks.

What is the difference between It Audit Director vs IT Auditor?

AspectIT Audit DirectorIT Auditor
CertificationsCISA, CIA, CPACISA, CISSP, CPA
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership, strategic planningOperational, testing, compliance reviews
ResponsibilitiesOversees audit programs, manages teams, reports to executivesPerforms audits, assesses controls, documents findings
Industry UsageFinancial, healthcare, large corporationsAll industries, including finance, tech, government

The IT Audit Director focuses on strategic oversight, managing audit teams, and aligning audit activities with organizational goals. In contrast, the IT Auditor conducts hands-on audits, tests controls, and reports findings. Both roles require certifications like CISA, but the Director operates at a higher managerial level, while the Auditor is more operational.

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Infographic showing various It Audit Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $148,429 per year, or $71.4 per hour.

IT Audit Director - Cyber, AI and Cloud

Fanniemae

Reston, VA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 12 hours ago

Posted today


Job description

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.

Job Description

In this compelling leadership position, you will lead efforts examining and analyzing every aspect of Fannie Mae's IT environment. Focused on the cutting-edge cloud services Fannie Mae uses, our audits cover a broad range of exciting technologies, providing a challenging environment with tremendous opportunities for personal growth.

Within IT Audit, the infrastructure team focuses on evaluating Fannie Mae's complex environment of IT processes, systems, and services. We conduct audits focused on highly visible topics, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyber security, IT Governance, resiliency, and the management of the various operating systems and platforms used by Fannie Mae. In this position, you will take ownership over audits and reviews, setting direction and being hands-on throughout planning, executing, and reporting. You will also play a pivotal role in coaching and mentoring other team members.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The IT Audit Director - Cyber, AI and Cloud role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

  • Apply specialized technical expertise to direct and oversee audits in often complex areas, such as AI, cyber security, resiliency, and complex infrastructure environments in the cloud.

  • Identify risks and assess the potential impact of risks on the organization to develop and adjust audit plans as appropriate and determine areas requiring additional analysis.

  • Participate in annual planning to develop annual Audit plans that focus on the top current and emerging IT risks facing Fannie Mae.

  • Provide day-to-day project management oversight of other IT Auditors (including project guidance and coaching). This includes setting direction, developing innovative test approaches, and reviewing work.

  • Be hands-on and conduct testing of highly complex technical topics with autonomy and a keen focus on the highest risk areas.

  • Create regular points of view on top risks, such as AI, cyber, or resiliency.

  • Inspire team members to innovate new ways of working to achieve results and generate meaningful insights.

  • Act as a source of knowledge related to technical domains and coach junior staff.

  • Build and maintain relationships with business partners. Provide advice and share Internal Audit knowledge with business partner managers and staff.

  • Ideate innovative ways of using data analytics, automation, and AI to perform testing.Help junior staff develop related skills while also executing analytics yourself.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences and Skills

  • 8 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Information Security.

  • Expert knowledge of cyber security, artificial intelligence, or cloud infrastructure technologies, such as Amazon Web Services.

  • Strong project management skills.

  • Prior experience coaching and providing feedback to audit staff.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to speak to technical experts in their technical languages.

  • Critical thinking skills.

  • Data Analytics skills:

    • Strong skills in identifying, designing, and implementing visualizations of various data sets.

    • Experience with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn).

    • Coding skills and experience with data analytics related languages, such as Python (including SciPy, NumPy, and/or PySpark).

  • AI skills:

    • Experience using AI solutions to increase effectiveness and efficiency as part of day-to-day audit execution.

    • Demonstrated work auditing AI solutions and related risks.

    • Knowledge ofagentic AI architectures and risks.

  • Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.

Desired Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Information Security.

  • At least 5+ years of experience in IT Audit.

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Master's degree and/or Master of Business Administration in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Mathematics, or related area of study is preferred.

  • One or more of the following certifications:CISA, CISSP, CEH, CRISC, CISM.

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Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Level Degree (Required), Master's Level Degree

The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers.

For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.


Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form.

The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.

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