Omantel ICT
Senior Auditor, Technology Audit
- Permanent
- Muscat, Oman
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
19/04/2025
Location
Muscat, Oman
Compensation
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
03/06/2025
Job description
The Senior Auditor, Technology Audit at Omantel is responsible for independently conducting Telecom and IT Network Infrastructure audits, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, switches, routers, and other components. The role involves vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, network architecture reviews, and compliance monitoring in alignment with the Internal Audit Plan. The position supports audit documentation, reporting, follow-ups, and coordination with internal business units to mitigate operational and financial risks through technical assurance and best practices.
Required skills
information technology audit
IT audit
network infrastructure audit
penetration testing
vulnerability assessment
network architecture assessment
network configuration review
network access controls
firewall audit
LAN WAN assessment
audit reporting
regulatory compliance monitoring
corrective action tracking
audit follow up
quality assurance review
internal audit procedures
IT security controls
Key responsibilities
- Conduct assessments of Telecom and IT Network Infrastructure audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Plan
- Lead evaluations of network architecture, configuration, access, and security controls
- Perform Vulnerability Assessment (VA) and Penetration Testing (PT) to detect potential risks
- Coordinate audit observations and recommendation implementation with IT and department heads
- Document audit implementation activities and perform follow-up audits
- Review and prepare Internal Audit reports ensuring accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness
- Evaluate compliance monitoring reports and highlight operational or financial risks
- Ensure timely response to corrective action requests (CARs) from Quality Assurance Reviews
- Lead compliance audits ensuring adherence to Oman’s legal and regulatory frameworks
- Identify and escalate audit gaps and risks potentially impacting Omantel's operations
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Telecommunications, or related field
- Minimum 6 years of experience in technology/network audit
- Certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Experience with LAN, WAN, firewalls, switches, routers, and network security
- Ability to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
- Familiarity with telecom and IT network architecture reviews
- Strong audit reporting and documentation skills
- Understanding of legal and regulatory compliance frameworks in Oman
- Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Intermediate to advanced competency in ethics, compliance, and adaptability