Senior Staff Internal Audit

General Information Job Title Senior Staff Internal Audit Job ID 17426 City Canonsburg State/Province Pennsylvania Date Posted 07-May-2026 Job Category Finance Job Subcategory Internal Audit Hire Type Employee Remote Eligible No Base Salary Range: $113000 - $169000 Descriptions & Requirements Job Description and Requirements We AreSynopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.You AreYou have spent years in the details of IT systems, not just reading documentation but digging into logs, configurations, and control environments to understand what is really happening versus what someone says is happening. Auditing, for you, is not about checklists. It is about understanding how a system works, where the gaps are, and what matters most when things go sideways.You are comfortable sitting with a database administrator walking through access controls for one hour and then presenting findings to a VP, translating technical risk into business language without losing the substance. When you review an ERP system or a security process, you are not just checking boxes. You are thinking about what could break, what the business depends on, and where the real exposure sits.Risk frameworks like COBIT and NIST are tools you use, not the theory you studied. You know how to build an audit plan that reflects actual risk, not just what was audited last year. At Synopsys, you will work on systems that matter, with a team that takes this work seriously and expects you to bring a point of view, not just a process.What You'll Be DoingPlan and execute IT audits across infrastructure, applications, and security controls, working directly with system owners and IT teams to assess design and operating effectivenessLead Risk Assessments that inform the annual IT audit plan, identifying where the company's technology exposure sits and what needs attention this yearDevelop and execute audits focused on technologies, including SAP and Oracle ERP, UNIX & Windows environments, cloud computing, cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies (AI/ML)Test SOX General IT Controls and IT Application Controls, including evaluating access controls, change management, segregation of duties, and data integrity controls, documenting findings and working with process owners to drive remediationEvaluate IT processes and controls against regulatory requirements, internal policies, and frameworks like COBIT and NISTPrepare audit reports and present findings to senior management, translating technical issues into business risk language that drives actionCollaborate with Information Security, IT Operations, and business teams to ensure audit coverage aligns with the company's evolving risk landscapeThe Impact You Will HaveReduce the company's exposure to IT and security risk by identifying control gaps before they become incidentsStrengthen Synopsys' compliance posture with SOX, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standardsProvide leadership with clear, actionable insights into where IT risk sits and what needs to be addressedImprove the quality and reliability of IT controls across ERP, infrastructure, and application environmentsHelp shape the IT audit strategy by contributing to risk-based planning and audit methodology developmentBuild trust with IT and business teams by conducting audits that are rigorous, fair, and focused on real riskSupport continuous improvement of IT governance and control frameworks across a global technology companyWhat You'll NeedBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, IT, or a related field5+ years of hands-on experience planning and executing IT audits or Information Security audits, including risk assessment and audit reportingWorking knowledge of SAP and Oracle ERP systems, particularly around access controls, change management, and application-level controlsExperience applying risk frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, or similar in audit planning and executionStrong analytical skills to assess technology controls, identify gaps, and evaluate risk in complex IT environmentsExperience testing SOX General IT Controls and IT Application Controls is a strong plusProfessional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CISSP are highly valuedWho You AreYou can walk into a technical conversation about database permissions or network segmentation and walk out with a clear picture of what the risk isYou write audit findings that are specific, fair, and focused on what matters, not boilerplate language that gets ignoredYou are organized enough to manage multiple audits at once and disciplined enough to document your work clearly and completelyYou work well across teams, building credibility with IT professionals and business stakeholders without needing to be the loudest voice in the room You stay current on IT risk, security trends, and regulatory changes because you know that what mattered last year may not be the right focus this yearThe Team You'll Be Part OfYou will join the Synopsys' IT Audit team, which focuses on ensuring the security, integrity, and compliance of information systems across the company. The team works closely with IT, Information Security, and business units to identify risks, develop audit plans, and implement effective governance policies. This is a team that takes the work seriously and expects auditors to bring both technical depth and business judgment to every engagement.US Citizenship is required for this role.At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.