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Consultant/Senior Consultant - IT Audit - Bilingual Arabic Speaker
Job in
Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait
Listed on 2026-06-09
Listing for:
Protiviti Member firm Middle East Consultancy LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-09
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Proviniti is seeking a Senior Consultant - IT Audit for our Internal Audit and Financial Advisory practice. This mission critical role requires multi dimensional capabilities in business development, account management, and practice development.
Responsibilities- Lead end to end IT audits and cybersecurity risk assessments for large, complex clients.
- Evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, cloud security, data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO
27001). - Design and execute audit plans and risk based testing strategies tailored to each client's IT environment.
- Supervise and mentor engagement teams, reviewing work and providing actionable feedback.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships with audit customers and stakeholders.
- Provide insights into cybersecurity threats, risk trends, and emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, AI, zero trust architecture).
- Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, presenting to prospective clients, and contributing to thought leadership.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams including Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and Data Analytics.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or risk advisory, with Big4 or similar consulting firm experience required.
- Proven experience leading large scale IT and cybersecurity audits.
- Strong knowledge of security controls, frameworks, and risk management standards: NISTCSF, COBIT, ISO
27001, CISControls, etc. - Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CPA.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Creative thinking paired with rigorous analysis to solve business problems.
- Strong client focus and ability to serve client needs and develop productive relationships.
- Team oriented mindset while also capable of working independently.
- Ability to work under pressure, mature, proactive, and initiative driven.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Effective time management for self and others.
- Willingness to travel frequently across the Middle East as client requests arise.
- Second language skills and international business experience are a plus.
Kuwait. Frequent travel within the Middle East required.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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