IT Control Testing, Senior

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Position Overview:

The Enterprise Business Risk and Control (EBRC) team is the 1st Line centralized control testing team at Freddie Mac. The EBRC team is comprised of risk management professionals who provide value added risk management and advisory services to Freddie Mac. The team plays a critical role in managing Freddie Mac's risk by providing independent assurance for key controls.

The EBRC Control's Testing Senior will be part of a team focused on testing controls under the Enterprise Operations and Technology division. As part of the First Line of Defense the candidate will work closely with risk partners in the Second and Third Line of Defense.
 

Our Impact:

Provide management assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of key controls within the EO&T division. An assessment of controls enables EO&T to manage risks and prioritize remedial action in line with the 2nd Line of Defense, policies and standards with the targeted use of innovative strategies and techniques.

Your Impact:

• Perform controls testing in a timely manner in accordance with the risk management standards.
• Leverage data analytics and AI to enhance control testing practices and identify efficiencies to streamline testing.
• Consult with internal teams on areas of risk related to common infrastructure (e.g. network, UNIX, databases) and information security (e.g. governance, security monitoring, threat and vulnerability).
• Develop technical knowledge through training and education, ongoing evaluation of industry practices, and on-site testing across EO&T's processes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years working experience, including Information & Technology or Information Security and controls testing.
• Relevant degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration with an emphasis in Technology, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems or related discipline
• Platform, middleware, and application audit experience such as Windows, Unix, and Oracle
• Preferred knowledge of NIST, SDLC, COBIT, ITIL, ISO, IT General Controls
• Preferred CISA, CPA

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment as well as individually
• Effective and concise verbal and written communication

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

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A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

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