IT Audit Manager – Bilingual Arabic Speaker

About the role

Protiviti is seeking an experienced IT Audit Manager who is fluent in Arabic to lead end‑to‑end IT audits and cybersecurity risk assessments for large, complex clients across the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage comprehensive IT audits, evaluating IT general controls, application controls, cloud security, and data‑privacy frameworks such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Design and execute risk‑based audit plans, covering standards like NIST, ISO 27001, SOX 404, PCI‑DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 1/2 reporting.
• Supervise and mentor audit teams, providing feedback and ensuring high‑quality deliverables.
• Develop and maintain relationships with CIOs, CISOs, and audit committees, offering insights on emerging cyber threats and technologies.
• Support business development by preparing proposals, presenting to prospects, and contributing to thought leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity or risk advisory, preferably with a Big 4 or similar consulting firm.
• Proven ability to lead large‑scale IT and cybersecurity audits.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• IT General Controls (ITGC) and application controls
• Cloud security and data‑privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
• Frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, CIS Controls
• Regulatory compliance: SOX 404, PCI‑DSS, HIPAA, SOC 1/2
• Audit tools and GRC platforms, data‑analytics tools
• Certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CPA (preferred)