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IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Manager (SOC Focus)

Baker Tilly · IL · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time an engagement went over budget. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they manage economics and talk with clients about scope changes.

How do you develop seniors into managers?

What they are checking: Whether they deliberately give seniors stretch work and feedback that prepare them to run engagements themselves.

Tell me about a difficult client relationship you managed.

What they are checking: Client management under tension while protecting the quality of the work.

What would you do

A client wants a clean report but testing found exceptions. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Independence and the ability to explain why the report must reflect the results.

How do you explain the value of a SOC report to a client's executives?

What they are checking: Ability to connect compliance work to business value like winning customers.

About the work

How do you scope a SOC 2 engagement for a new client?

What they are checking: Whether they can set boundaries, criteria and system descriptions correctly from the start.

Walk me through how you review a SOC report draft before it goes to a partner.

What they are checking: Quality control depth, including the system description, control wording and exceptions.

How do you manage a portfolio of SOC engagements with overlapping periods and deadlines?

What they are checking: Engagement management skill at scale, including staffing and budgets.

How would you help a client prepare for their first SOC 2 audit?

What they are checking: Readiness advisory skills while staying aware of independence limits.

What changes in cloud or security practices are affecting SOC engagements now?

What they are checking: Whether they keep up with how client environments and risks are changing.

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The full job description

As published by Baker Tilly.

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Manager (SOC Focus) Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country? Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Manager (SOC Focus) ! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development. Does this describe you? • You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as an IT risk professional in the areas of compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls. • You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded • You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together • You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow What you will do: • Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business systems to ensure technology risks are managed: • Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement • Think independently and strategically about your clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives • Provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks • Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity. • Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients • Manage the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the areas of: • IT strategy and governance • IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery • Cybersecurity • Third party risk • ITGC and application controls • SOC reporting • Regulatory and compliance requirements • Draft comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies • Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service • Facilitate professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences • Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities • Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met • Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community • Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs • Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals • Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance Minimum Required Qualifications: • 4 year degree • Five (5) years of experience Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program • CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certification(s) required • 5+ year(s) experience with IT audit or cybersecurity, previous experienced performing SOC and SOX audits preferred • Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired • Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail • Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills #LI-hybrid #LI-LF2 The pay rate range for this job position is $108,200, to $ 189,620 . Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

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