Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Senior Consultant - IT Audit

We have a challenging opportunity opened up for the role of Senior Consultant in our Internal Audit and financial Advisory practice.

The Senior Consultant role at Protiviti is mission critical and requires multi-dimensional capabilities – Business Development, Account Management and Practice Development.

Role Requirements

• Lead end-to-end IT audits and cybersecurity risk assessments for large, complex clients.

• Evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, cloud security, data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

• Design and execute audit plans and risk-based testing strategies tailored to each client’s IT environment.

• Supervise and mentor engagement teams, reviewing work and providing actionable feedback.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with Audit Customers and stakeholders.

• Provide insights into cybersecurity threats, risk trends, and emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, AI, zero trust architecture).

• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, presenting to prospective clients, and contributing to thought leadership.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and Data Analytics.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or risk advisory, with Big 4 or similar consulting firm experience required.

• Proven experience leading large-scale IT and cybersecurity audits.

• Strong knowledge of security controls, frameworks, and risk management standards: NIST CSF, COBIT, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, etc.

• Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CPA.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Personal Attributes

• A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems.

• A strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and new pronouncements/ standards relevant to the client's business.

• Must work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation.

• Ability to work under pressure. Mature, proactive and displays initiative. Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Manages own and others time well.

• Ability to travel as necessary to meet client needs. Travel throughout the month frequently required based on client requests/commitments across ME. Second language skills and international business experience will be useful.

Location: Kuwait