We are looking for a Computer Assisted Auditing Tools (CAAT) Specialist to join a contract opportunity in Chicago, Illinois. This position supports audit, risk, and cybersecurity initiatives by using data-driven testing, automation, and cloud-focused analysis to strengthen control oversight and compliance efforts. The ideal candidate brings experience from audit or risk environments and can translate technical findings into clear insights for stakeholders across the business.
Responsibilities:
• Design and execute technology-enabled audit procedures using analytics, scripting, and automation to evaluate controls, risks, and compliance obligations.
• Analyze data from cloud platforms, security tools, and enterprise systems to identify exceptions, trends, and opportunities to improve audit coverage.
• Build and refine queries, dashboards, and repeatable reporting processes using tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, and other analytics platforms.
• Support assessment activities related to cloud environments, with particular attention to Microsoft Azure services, configurations, and monitoring outputs.
• Maintain organized audit evidence, workflow records, and issue tracking within audit management platforms while helping improve reporting and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to gather requirements, explain findings, and resolve dependencies affecting audit and control testing activities.
• Use GitHub-based development practices, including version control, branching, pull requests, and peer review, to manage scripts and analytical assets.
• Interpret control frameworks and testing standards to evaluate application controls, IT general controls, and broader governance requirements.
• Contribute to integrations and data extraction efforts through APIs, authentication methods, and structured data parsing to support automated evidence collection.• At least 3 years of experience in IT audit, internal audit, cybersecurity risk, or a related governance and compliance function.
• Background in computer-assisted auditing techniques, audit automation, or data analytics applied to internal or external audit engagements.
• Hands-on ability with at least one analytics or scripting tool such as Python, SQL, Power BI, or comparable technologies.
• Working knowledge of cloud computing concepts, including exposure to Microsoft Azure infrastructure and security-related services.
• Familiarity with internal control and risk frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, ITGC, or similar control testing methodologies.
• Proficiency with GitHub collaboration practices, including code versioning, branch management, pull requests, and review workflows.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholder needs.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CEH, Azure Fundamentals, or equivalent credentials are preferred.