Lead IS/IT Internal Auditor
Nokia
The Lead IS/IT Internal Auditor is responsible for leading complex IT internal audit engagements and contributing to the advancement of technology-enabled auditing within Nokia Internal Audit. The role combines strong IT audit execution capabilities with expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver risk-based assurance and advisory services aligned with Nokia’s strategic priorities.
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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
The Lead IS/IT Internal Auditor is responsible for leading complex IT internal audit engagements and contributing to the advancement of technology-enabled auditing within Nokia Internal Audit. The role combines strong IT audit execution capabilities with expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver risk-based assurance and advisory services aligned with Nokia’s strategic priorities. The position provides flexibility to support IT, financial, and operational audits and plays a key role in strengthening Internal Audit’s digital, analytics, and AI capabilities.
- 5+ years of IT audit experience, including at least 1 year in a Lead IT Auditor role.
- Proven experience auditing one or more of the following areas: Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, Data platforms and AI/ML-enabled systems
- Experience performing IT risk assessments, control testing, and remediation validation.
- Working knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL).
- Experience in telecom or other highly regulated industries is an advantage.
- Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, SOX).
- Lead end-to-end IT internal audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation follow-up.
- Develop and execute risk-based audit programs covering cloud environments, cybersecurity, data platforms, and AI-enabled systems.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize risks across IT infrastructure, applications, cloud services, and emerging technologies.
- Evaluate cybersecurity controls, vulnerability management, incident response, and data protection measures.
- Review AI/ML use cases with focus on governance, model risk, data quality, bias, explainability, and regulatory compliance.
- Support the adoption and operational use of AI and analytics within Internal Audit.
- Contribute to AI-enabled audit activities, including automated control testing, evidence analysis,
- Act as a trusted advisor to IT, Cybersecurity, Data, and Business stakeholders on technology risks and controls.
- Prepare high-quality audit reports clearly articulating risks, root causes, and agreed management actions.