Contingent work is an excellent fit for individuals seeking career flexibility and non-traditional work arrangements, while still being highly motivated to deliver exceptional results in dynamic, high-profile environments. In this assignment, you will be working with Coinbase through our Managed Service Provider—partnering with one of the most influential cryptocurrency companies in history, dedicated to empowering their customers’ success through innovative solutions.
Internal Audit IT Associate Manager
As an Internal Audit IT Associate Manager, you'll join the Internal Audit team and lead the execution of IT and security audits across Coinbase's global cloud
infrastructure, security operations, and crypto-native products. This team delivers independent, third-line assurance over technology, information security,
and IT governance, helping Coinbase protect customers and maintain trust at scale. You'll own audits end-to-end, from planning through reporting, mentor
junior team members supporting your engagements, and translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
What you'll do:
● Own end-to-end execution of IT and security audits covering cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), application security, identity and access management,
vendor/third-party risk, and blockchain-related products including wallets and cold storage.
● Lead audit planning, fieldwork, and stakeholder management, synthesizing findings into evidence-based reports and presentations for senior
leadership and the Audit Committee.
● Direct and develop junior audit team members supporting your engagements, providing day-to-day guidance, reviewing workpapers, and coaching on
technical and professional growth.
● Drive continuous monitoring and validation of remediated audit findings, tracking management responses and flagging delays or emerging risk
themes.
● Partner with Engineering, Security, and IT leadership to identify control improvements and risk mitigation opportunities while preserving third-line
independence and objectivity.
● Build and maintain a current understanding of IT, security, and financial services regulatory requirements to assess their impact on Coinbase's control
environment.
Required Skills and Experience:
● 6+ years of experience in IT internal audit, information security audit, or first-line technology/security operations, with at least 1 year managing audit
processes and staff.
● Hands-on audit experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), including IAM policies, security configurations, encryption, logging, and network
architecture.
● Working knowledge of audit and security frameworks such as NIST CSF, COBIT, SOC 2, or ITIL, with relevant certifications (CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM)
preferred.
● Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent audits across time zones and communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical
stakeholders.
● Familiarity with crypto, blockchain infrastructure, or financial services audit environments.
● Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow
efficiency, cost, and quality.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
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