Senior Internal Auditor

Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.

 

Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.

 

Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor.  This role is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, as well as ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies.  The Senior Internal Auditor role will assist with leading and setting the direction for the company's Internal Audit function and will be responsible for preparing and implementing a risk-based audit plan to assess, report on, and make suggestions for improving the company's key operational activities and internal controls. Additionally, this role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive audit programs to meet ongoing testing requirements to maintain compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. The Senior Internal Auditor will also advise senior management on best practices and drive improvements across the organization.

• Plan, organize, and oversee internal audits across departments, operations, and subsidiaries.
• Lead internal audits including audit preparation, documentation review, data analysis, report writing, and timely status reporting following established Internal Audit methodology. 
• Assist with the development and execution of a risk-based audit plan aligned with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of improvement.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Lead ad hoc requests to address control issues on business processes, policies, and procedures, and provide consultative services to management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Identify and perform advisory projects for the business with a focus on driving operational improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to solve complex problems related to strategic goals of the company.
• Continuously improve internal audit methodologies, tools, and practices.