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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director IT, Internal Audit - **Company:** Instacart - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $224,000.0 - $258,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Information Technology Audit, Datadog, Google Cloud, Okta, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f119d6e45fdaa3db ## About the Role This role is for a seasoned Internal Audit professional who combines deep technical judgment with strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the drive to build something meaningful., * 12-15 years of progressive professional experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing IT risk-based audits at a high-growth, global company. * Demonstrated experience building a risk-based Internal Audit function from the ground up, with working knowledge of IIA Standards and the ability to apply them in practice. * Track record of delivering risk-based audits in a fast-paced, agile technology environment with competing priorities and evolving risk landscapes. * Exceptional written communication skills. Able to produce executive-quality audit reports with minimal revision and translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable narratives. * Collaborative, relationship-oriented approach with the ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization. * Translate deep technical expertise into impactful, actionable insights that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences. Optional garnishes (Preferred Qualifications) * CISA, CRISC, or CIA certification. One or more of these designations is strongly preferred for this role. ## Description * IT audit and advisory engagements are delivered end-to-end with executive-quality standards, clear ownership, and defensible scope. * Independent audit judgment is applied consistently across engagements. Scope is calibrated to actual risk exposure, root cause analysis is rigorous, and conclusions are well-evidenced - not driven by checkbox compliance. * Risk and control frameworks are applied with sound judgment, and findings are translated into clear, actionable narratives that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences. * Hands-on expertise with cloud and data platforms - including AWS, GCP, Datadog, and Okta - is applied to assess controls and design practical, effective solutions across key environments. Team Leadership & Development * A high-performing audit team is developed through structured coaching, clear expectations, and tailored development plans, with a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and proactive problem-solving taking hold. AI, Technology & Innovation * AI risk and governance considerations - including GenAI and agentic AI model risk, bias, transparency, and data privacy - are integrated into the audit approach. * AI-enabled tools and data analytics are adopted to expand coverage, improve efficiency, and enhance audit impact. Tools & Process Improvement * The Workiva platform is fully implemented and administered, anchoring the function's first-time build of a risk-based Internal Audit operating model aligned to IIA Standards. * Controls are streamlined, manual effort is reduced, and operational efficiency across the audit function improves. Stakeholder Partnerships * Productive relationships are built and maintained with business leaders and cross-functional partners - including Finance, Legal, ERM, Compliance, IT, Engineering, and Security - to implement scalable controls. * This role serves as a trusted advisor across technology and data teams, shaping audit approaches for complex, AI-driven environments. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Software Engineering Social Connection: Yubo’s lean approach to scaling an 80M-user infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1583-software-engineering-social-connection-yubo-s-lean-approach-to-scaling-an-80m-user-infrastructure) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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