IT and Security Audit Associate 2027

Our IT and security audit training programme provides you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and audit skills in areas such as IT general controls, AI, IT governance, risk management, cyber security, data privacy, network security, digital forensics and incident response, amongst others.  

Associates are also provided the opportunity and support to successfully obtain internationally recognised industry certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) as well as becoming familiar with a variety of other industry standards. 

Successful candidates will be offered a three-year graduate training programme which will provide them with a wealth of opportunity to conduct audit work across a range of IT, security and audit disciplines including external audit, internal audit, security, cyber, risk, investigations, SOC and the emerging discipline of digital trust and AI audit.  

The new IT and security audit associates will join a growing team of strong technical audit professionals working on a range of prestigious Irish and international clients. Over the 3 years of the programme, you will develop both your technical IT/security skills and your audit skills, leaving you with a range of exciting career options on completion of your contract, including the option to stay within the Forvis Mazars Group. 

You will receive comprehensive training over the course of your training contract including at the Forvis Mazars University, ongoing soft and technical skills training. In year 1 you will pursue the Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) programme, in year 2 the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and in year 3 you can elect to pursue one of a series of options ranging from CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, Cyber Security Foundation Professional Certificate (CSFPC) or similar. 

About you 

We’re looking for bright, motivated individuals from a wide range of backgrounds—whether that’s engineering, business, law, science, or a related field. What matters most is your eagerness to learn, collaborate, and apply your skills effectively. We’ll equip you with the technical and business know-how you need—but your energy, curiosity, and attitude are what will set you apart. 

What we’re looking for