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OVERVIEW:

As Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to grow and invest in its technology ecosystem, we’re expanding our Internal Audit team with several new Technology Internal Audit roles. These positions are part of our ongoing focus on strengthening our partnership with Technology to provide assurance and insights as they build for what’s next.

The Senior Technology Risk Auditor will be a key member of the Internal Audit department and will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal processes and controls to mitigate technology, security, and business risks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Technology and Integrated Audits 

• Performs general technology and integrated audits, with a focus on infrastructure, cloud environments, application audits, application controls, and/or interface controls, as applicable to each audit
• Responsible for performing risk assessments and documenting processes for audit areas.  Performs risk assessments to identify relevant risks to the applicable audit and determine the extent of testing procedures to be performed
• Where applicable, partners with auditees to document process and data flows for areas under audit to use as a validation tool with the auditee to confirm understanding of the process and to document risks, control points, and scoping decisions
• Schedules and holds walk through meetings with auditees.
• Drafts request lists for audits and manages requests to account for turnaround time and potential follow-up requests; monitors requests for completion and reviews received requests in a timely manner to ensure it meets the audit objectives.
• Executes audit fieldwork to consider inherent risks of the processes audited.  Assists team in root cause analyses and exposure checks for issues identified 
• Communicates with audit contacts on requests, follow-up questions, and discusses observations identified through fieldwork with Technology Internal Audit Manager, Senior Manager, and/or Director prior to discussing with auditee.
• Uses audit engagement to develop or strengthen relationships with auditees.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations for improvement to Management through formal audit reports and presentations that consider root causes, impact/exposure, and both near and long-term recommendations/solutions

Implementation Audits

• Performs the activities above for system Implementations and technology modernization programs, with a focus on agile development methodologies, to evaluate development, program management, integration, data conversion/validation, and testing controls

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Internal Control Testing

• Interact with auditees to gain an understanding of the technology processes and internal controls.
• Execute defined test steps to evaluate the controls, including technology general controls, application/interface, entity-level, and enterprise risk management.
• Adequately prepares exception support and examples for findings and improvement opportunities.
• Perform detailed audit testing, including root cause analyses, and assess any exposure or residual risk
• Communicate audit results and recommendations for improvement to Management through formal audit reports and presentations

On-Site Store and Distribution Center Audits 

• Perform on-site physical inventory observations and other audit procedures at various stores
• Assist financial/operational audit team in performing Distribution Center audits
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations for improvement to Management via audit reports and closing meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Management, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Audit

• 3-5 years experience, including 3+ years of technology audit, cybersecurity, or risk experience required; public accounting or consulting experience preferred

• Understanding of Technology Risk Assessment, SOX, general technology controls, system implementation risks/controls, data governance, cybersecurity controls, and privacy risks

• Auditing in various technology environments: Azure, Windows, Unix, Oracle, SQL Server Database, and/or iSeries

• Technical audit knowledge of infrastructure, cloud,application controls, interface controls, control frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, NIST, COSO), and development methodologies

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and understand risk exposure

• Proven ability to adapt to change

• Excellent relationship-building skills with a strong client-service focus

• Ability to travel up to 15% of time

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VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!