Lead Technology Internal Audit Manager - Analytics & Automation

Summary

Join Samsara's growing Internal Audit team as a Technology Internal Audit Manager – Analytics & Automation. This remote position (US-based, excluding specified locations) focuses on integrating automation, AI, and data analytics into audit and ERM governance processes. Lead technology risk audits in areas like cybersecurity and IT infrastructure. Support ERM by tracking and reporting key technology risks. Automate audit issue tracking and enhance audit methodologies. This role offers the chance to innovate within a forward-thinking audit function while helping Samsara manage risk and scale responsibly. You will impact industries that run our world, architect your own career, and be energized by Samsara's opportunity to digitize large sectors of the global economy. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity risk, or compliance within the tech or SaaS industry, either in-house or through Big 4/professional services/consulting firms
• Experience leveraging AI tools to build automation into audit processes, with a focus on improving efficiency, accuracy, and risk coverage
• Hands-on experience with technology risk frameworks and compliance standards such as SOC, ISO, NIST, GDPR, and SOX, or in related roles like security engineering, operations, or software/product development
• Proven ability to lead and execute technology risk assessments, assurance and advisory projects, including delivering key findings to business stakeholders and tracking management action plans to resolution
• Proficiency in data analytics, including applying analytical tools and techniques to enhance audit insight and drive risk-informed decisions
• Experience working with large datasets, data processing tools (e.g. SQL), and cloud-based platforms (e.g. Databricks) for scalable data analysis and workflow automation
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to engage business stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Integrating automation, AI, and data analytics into audit and ERM governance processes to improve efficiency and insight
• Leading risk-based technology audits in areas such as cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, operations, and software development
• Supporting ERM by tracking and reporting key technology risks to inform strategic decisions
• Automate the tracking and monitoring of audit issue progress to ensure timely resolution and accountability
• Enhancing audit methodologies and advising cross-functional teams on technology risk and compliance
• Lead and execute technology-focused audits in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, software development, and data privacy, leveraging data-driven methods to evaluate controls and surface risk insights
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners across IT, Security, and R&D to identify, prioritize, and continuously monitor technology risks, directly informing audit planning
• Assist with managing governance for the company’s ERM program by leveraging data analytics to monitor and report on technology and cybersecurity risks, providing timely insights for leadership decisions
• Support critical compliance initiatives like SOX and ISO by managing testing of technology-relevant controls, coordinating with external partners, and improving processes through automation, enhanced documentation, and consistent reporting
• Scale internal audit processes with a focus on analytics, automation, and continuous improvement, while acting as a trusted advisor to business and engineering stakeholders on technology risk, cybersecurity, and compliance matters
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise risk management (ERM) programs, including monitoring, tracking, and reporting on key technology and cybersecurity risks to inform decision-making
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python), particularly for scripting, automation, and building AI or data analytics workflows
• Experience partnering with product engineering teams R&D (agile/DevOps)
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields of study - Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering/Technology or other related fields is desirable
• Relevant professional certification(s) such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or other relevant certifications

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more