The Senior Internal Auditor evaluates internal controls, manages audits, ensures compliance, and provides recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.
About Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). 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.
What You Will Do
- 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.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required)
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification (preferred or required, depending on the organization)
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in Internal Audit
- Experience in internal auditing, risk management, compliance, or external audit
- Familiarity with financial, operational, and IT auditing concepts
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, SOX) and industry standards
- Knowledge of internal audit best practices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in audit tools and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Audit certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor, CRMA, CISA, CFE, CPA, CQA, ISO Lead Auditor (9001, 17020, 17021, 27001)
- Knowledge of data analytics
- Understanding of enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks
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In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $125,000 to $208,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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Ready to Join Us?
At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
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If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. For more information on Sophos’ data protection practices, please consult our Privacy Policy Cybersecurity as a Service Delivered | Sophos
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