Resume and JobRESUME AND JOB
Capital One logo

Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit

Capital One

Finance Jobs

Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit

full-timePosted: Jan 14, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Capital One’s Audit function is a dedicated group of professionals focused on delivering top-quality assurance services to the organization’s Audit Committee. Audit professionals are experienced, well-trained and credentialed, and operate within a collaborative, agile environment to deliver value-added opinions and recommendations. Audit's vision to provide high value, independent, proactive insights, to innovate with technology, and to be a top-notch talent destination, creates a dynamic and challenging atmosphere for both personal growth and professional opportunity.Capital One is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Principal Technology Auditor with experience evaluating and analyzing technology and cybersecurity risks interested in becoming part of our Audit team. As a member of the Audit team, the candidate will focus on audits of critical technology functions including cloud-based technology implementations, application controls, and cybersecurity risks.Responsibilities: 
  • Execute major components of audits, including critical technology functions, cloud-based infrastructure, cybersecurity, risk management, application, and third-party management, as well as the ability to assist in leading components of small to medium size audits.

  • Perform risk assessments of business units and technology operations, design and execute audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of existing controls, identify and define issues, review and analyze evidence, and document client processes and procedures.

  • Understand the broader context and implications (e.g., financial, legal, reputational, etc.) of the various types of risk affecting the business and critical technology functions .

  • Establishes and maintains good client relations during engagements. Communicates or assists in communicating the results of some audit projects to management via written reports and oral presentations.

  • Identify expectations of the client and take actions to support the client experience.

  • Prepare clear, organized and complete documentation to support work performed.

  • Self prioritize and effectively plan own work activities managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results.

  • Coordinate with others and proactively take on additional work.

  • Deliver appropriate, succinct and organized information, tailoring communication style to audience.

  • Effectively communicate information, issues and audit progress to teammates, clients and auditor-in-charge.

  • Perform various aspects of engagement administration, including hours and budget tracking.

  • Provide periodic on-the-job coaching and direct supervision over less experienced associates.

  • Ideal Teammate:
  • You are a critical thinker who seeks to understand the business and its control environment.

  • You believe insight and objectivity are core elements to providing assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of Capital One’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

  • You possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.

  • You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, and are intellectually curious. You like to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.

  • You develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives and trust to deliver outstanding business impact and elevate Audit’s value proposition.

  • You’re a firm believer that a rich understanding of data, innovation, and technology will only make you a better auditor. This will require leveraging the power of data analytics and furthering your technical expertise.

  • You're a teacher. You do the right thing and lead by example. You have a passion for coaching and investing in the betterment of your team. You lead through change with candor and optimism.

  • You create energy and an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging, making it easy to attract, hire, and retain top talent.

  • Travel Expectations:The associate will be expected to travel an average of 10-15% of the time.Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

  • At least 4 years of experience in information technology (operations, software delivery, access management, microservices), information security (application security, network security, cyber security, data protection), information systems risk management, information systems auditing, or a combination

  • At least 1 year of experience in cloud computing and controls (design, operation, risk management, or auditing)

  • At least 2 years of experience in managing components of audit engagements, project management or a combination

  • At least 2 years of experience in analyzing data extracts to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, including 1 year of experience in test scripting or coding (writing, reviewing, assessing)

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications related to or pursuing certification related to Cloud, Cyber or Technology Operations, such as Cloud provider certifications, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), 

  • 1 year of experience with payment technologies such as HPE Nonstop, IBM Mainframe, Mobile Payments, Tokenized services, cloud-based and virtualized environments, Windows and Linux operating environments

  • Certifications related to or pursuing certification related to Auditing, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

  • 4+ years of experience with IT control frameworks

  • 2+ years of experience in planning and leading audits

  • 2+ years of experience auditing cyber or information security

  • 1+ years of experience auditing emerging technologies

  • 1+ years experience in cloud computing ( AWS, GCP, Azure) and controls, or 1+ years of conducting audits of controls in cloud-based environments

  • 1+ years of experience in risk and data management

  • 1+ years of experience performing data analysis in support of internal auditing

  • At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.This role is hybrid meaning associates will spend 3 days per week in-person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Fridays are enterprise- wide virtual work days. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are in-person days for associates to spend time together working in our beautifully-designed team areas.The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.









    Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.comCapital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

    Locations

    • McLean, Virginia, United States
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Richmond, Virginia, United States
    • Plano, Texas, United States
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Riverwoods, Illinois, United States
    • Charlotte, North Carolina McLean, VirginiaMcLean

    Salary

    Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

    80,000 - 135,000 USD / yearly

    * This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

    Skills Required

    • Critical thinking and understanding business control environmentintermediate
    • Relentless focus on quality and timelinessintermediate
    • Adapting to change and intellectual curiosityintermediate
    • Developing influential relationships based on trustintermediate
    • Leveraging data analytics and technical expertiseintermediate
    • Coaching and leading teams through changeintermediate
    • Clear, organized documentation and communicationintermediate
    • Self-prioritization and managing multiple tasksintermediate

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree or military experience (experience)
    • At least 4 years of experience in information technology, information security, risk management, or auditing (experience)
    • At least 1 year of experience in cloud computing and controls (experience)
    • At least 2 years of experience in managing audit engagements or project management (experience)
    • At least 2 years of experience in analyzing data extracts (experience)
    • Certifications related to Cloud, Cyber, Technology Operations (e.g., CISSP, CISM) (Preferred) (experience)
    • Certifications related to Auditing (e.g., CIA, CISA) (Preferred) (experience)

    Responsibilities

    • Execute major components of technology audits including cloud, cybersecurity, and application controls
    • Perform risk assessments and design/execute audit procedures
    • Understand broader implications of risks affecting business and technology
    • Establish and maintain client relations and communicate audit results
    • Prepare clear documentation and manage engagement administration
    • Provide coaching and supervision to less experienced associates
    • Self-prioritize work and coordinate with team members

    Benefits

    • general: Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

    Target Your Resume for "Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit" , Capital One

    Get personalized recommendations to optimize your resume specifically for Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit. Takes only 15 seconds!

    AI-powered keyword optimization
    Skills matching & gap analysis
    Experience alignment suggestions

    Check Your ATS Score for "Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit" , Capital One

    Find out how well your resume matches this job's requirements. Get comprehensive analysis including ATS compatibility, keyword matching, skill gaps, and personalized recommendations.

    ATS compatibility check
    Keyword optimization analysis
    Skill matching & gap identification
    Format & readability score

    Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit @ Capital One.

    Quiz Challenge
    10 Questions
    ~2 Minutes
    Instant Score

    Related Books and Jobs

    No related jobs found at the moment.

    Capital One logo

    Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit

    Capital One

    Finance Jobs

    Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit

    full-timePosted: Jan 14, 2026

    Job Description

    Overview

    Capital One’s Audit function is a dedicated group of professionals focused on delivering top-quality assurance services to the organization’s Audit Committee. Audit professionals are experienced, well-trained and credentialed, and operate within a collaborative, agile environment to deliver value-added opinions and recommendations. Audit's vision to provide high value, independent, proactive insights, to innovate with technology, and to be a top-notch talent destination, creates a dynamic and challenging atmosphere for both personal growth and professional opportunity.Capital One is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Principal Technology Auditor with experience evaluating and analyzing technology and cybersecurity risks interested in becoming part of our Audit team. As a member of the Audit team, the candidate will focus on audits of critical technology functions including cloud-based technology implementations, application controls, and cybersecurity risks.Responsibilities: 
  • Execute major components of audits, including critical technology functions, cloud-based infrastructure, cybersecurity, risk management, application, and third-party management, as well as the ability to assist in leading components of small to medium size audits.

  • Perform risk assessments of business units and technology operations, design and execute audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of existing controls, identify and define issues, review and analyze evidence, and document client processes and procedures.

  • Understand the broader context and implications (e.g., financial, legal, reputational, etc.) of the various types of risk affecting the business and critical technology functions .

  • Establishes and maintains good client relations during engagements. Communicates or assists in communicating the results of some audit projects to management via written reports and oral presentations.

  • Identify expectations of the client and take actions to support the client experience.

  • Prepare clear, organized and complete documentation to support work performed.

  • Self prioritize and effectively plan own work activities managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results.

  • Coordinate with others and proactively take on additional work.

  • Deliver appropriate, succinct and organized information, tailoring communication style to audience.

  • Effectively communicate information, issues and audit progress to teammates, clients and auditor-in-charge.

  • Perform various aspects of engagement administration, including hours and budget tracking.

  • Provide periodic on-the-job coaching and direct supervision over less experienced associates.

  • Ideal Teammate:
  • You are a critical thinker who seeks to understand the business and its control environment.

  • You believe insight and objectivity are core elements to providing assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of Capital One’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

  • You possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.

  • You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, and are intellectually curious. You like to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.

  • You develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives and trust to deliver outstanding business impact and elevate Audit’s value proposition.

  • You’re a firm believer that a rich understanding of data, innovation, and technology will only make you a better auditor. This will require leveraging the power of data analytics and furthering your technical expertise.

  • You're a teacher. You do the right thing and lead by example. You have a passion for coaching and investing in the betterment of your team. You lead through change with candor and optimism.

  • You create energy and an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging, making it easy to attract, hire, and retain top talent.

  • Travel Expectations:The associate will be expected to travel an average of 10-15% of the time.Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

  • At least 4 years of experience in information technology (operations, software delivery, access management, microservices), information security (application security, network security, cyber security, data protection), information systems risk management, information systems auditing, or a combination

  • At least 1 year of experience in cloud computing and controls (design, operation, risk management, or auditing)

  • At least 2 years of experience in managing components of audit engagements, project management or a combination

  • At least 2 years of experience in analyzing data extracts to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, including 1 year of experience in test scripting or coding (writing, reviewing, assessing)

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications related to or pursuing certification related to Cloud, Cyber or Technology Operations, such as Cloud provider certifications, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), 

  • 1 year of experience with payment technologies such as HPE Nonstop, IBM Mainframe, Mobile Payments, Tokenized services, cloud-based and virtualized environments, Windows and Linux operating environments

  • Certifications related to or pursuing certification related to Auditing, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

  • 4+ years of experience with IT control frameworks

  • 2+ years of experience in planning and leading audits

  • 2+ years of experience auditing cyber or information security

  • 1+ years of experience auditing emerging technologies

  • 1+ years experience in cloud computing ( AWS, GCP, Azure) and controls, or 1+ years of conducting audits of controls in cloud-based environments

  • 1+ years of experience in risk and data management

  • 1+ years of experience performing data analysis in support of internal auditing

  • At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.This role is hybrid meaning associates will spend 3 days per week in-person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Fridays are enterprise- wide virtual work days. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are in-person days for associates to spend time together working in our beautifully-designed team areas.The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.









    Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.comCapital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

    Locations

    • McLean, Virginia, United States
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Richmond, Virginia, United States
    • Plano, Texas, United States
    • New York, New York, United States
    • Riverwoods, Illinois, United States
    • Charlotte, North Carolina McLean, VirginiaMcLean

    Salary

    Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

    80,000 - 135,000 USD / yearly

    * This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

    Skills Required

    • Critical thinking and understanding business control environmentintermediate
    • Relentless focus on quality and timelinessintermediate
    • Adapting to change and intellectual curiosityintermediate
    • Developing influential relationships based on trustintermediate
    • Leveraging data analytics and technical expertiseintermediate
    • Coaching and leading teams through changeintermediate
    • Clear, organized documentation and communicationintermediate
    • Self-prioritization and managing multiple tasksintermediate

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree or military experience (experience)
    • At least 4 years of experience in information technology, information security, risk management, or auditing (experience)
    • At least 1 year of experience in cloud computing and controls (experience)
    • At least 2 years of experience in managing audit engagements or project management (experience)
    • At least 2 years of experience in analyzing data extracts (experience)
    • Certifications related to Cloud, Cyber, Technology Operations (e.g., CISSP, CISM) (Preferred) (experience)
    • Certifications related to Auditing (e.g., CIA, CISA) (Preferred) (experience)

    Responsibilities

    • Execute major components of technology audits including cloud, cybersecurity, and application controls
    • Perform risk assessments and design/execute audit procedures
    • Understand broader implications of risks affecting business and technology
    • Establish and maintain client relations and communicate audit results
    • Prepare clear documentation and manage engagement administration
    • Provide coaching and supervision to less experienced associates
    • Self-prioritize work and coordinate with team members

    Benefits

    • general: Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

    Target Your Resume for "Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit" , Capital One

    Get personalized recommendations to optimize your resume specifically for Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit. Takes only 15 seconds!

    AI-powered keyword optimization
    Skills matching & gap analysis
    Experience alignment suggestions

    Check Your ATS Score for "Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit" , Capital One

    Find out how well your resume matches this job's requirements. Get comprehensive analysis including ATS compatibility, keyword matching, skill gaps, and personalized recommendations.

    ATS compatibility check
    Keyword optimization analysis
    Skill matching & gap identification
    Format & readability score

    Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit @ Capital One.

    Quiz Challenge
    10 Questions
    ~2 Minutes
    Instant Score

    Related Books and Jobs

    No related jobs found at the moment.