Battelle

Internal Security Auditor

Battelle • $70K — $95K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 2+ years of IT or information security experience.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Support data-driven IT and information security risk assessments to identify emerging risks.
  • Participate in IT, information security, operational, and compliance audits.
  • Perform walkthroughs, review documentation, and analyze system configurations.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear audit documentation.
  • Evaluate compliance with regulatory and security frameworks (DFARS, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR).
  • Assist with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Prepare high-quality audit workpapers and draft audit reports.
  • Support special reviews, investigations, and strategic Internal Audit initiatives.

Benefits

  • Balance life through a compressed work schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Enjoy enhanced work flexibility with a hybrid work model.
  • Take paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Prioritize wellness with comprehensive health coverage and wellness incentives.
  • Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care, and family support.
  • Build your financial future with a robust 401(k) plan and contributions from the employer.
  • Advance your education with tuition assistance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Battelle's Internal Audit team is seeking an Information Security Auditor to help assess cyber risk, strengthen controls, and protect critical systems supporting our global mission.

Responsibilities

  • Support data-driven IT and information security risk assessments to identify emerging risks.
  • Participate in IT, information security, operational, and compliance audits.
  • Perform walkthroughs, review documentation, and analyze system configurations.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear audit documentation.
  • Evaluate compliance with regulatory and security frameworks (DFARS, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR).
  • Assist with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Prepare high-quality audit workpapers and draft audit reports.
  • Support special reviews, investigations, and strategic Internal Audit initiatives.
  • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organization.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 2+ years of IT or information security experience.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active or eligible DoD Secret clearance.
  • Audit, risk advisory, or internal controls experience.
  • Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CPA.
  • Experience using data analytics in audit environments.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
  • Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
  • Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
  • Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
  • Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
  • Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
  • Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
  • Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

About Battelle

Battelle is a private nonprofit applied science and technology development company. It was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Battelle operates in the fields of national security, health, energy, and the environment. The company provides research and development services, manages laboratories, and commercializes technology. Battelle has a number of subsidiaries, including Bluefin Robotics, a manufacturer of unmanned underwater vehicles, and Battelle Memorial Institute, a research institute that conducts research in the areas of science and technology, education, and national security. The company has a number of partnerships with government agencies, universities, and private companies.
Learn more about Battelle
Size
22,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
* Ladders Estimates

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