Ken Okoh

IT Auditor
6years of work
B2English
Bachelor’sDeVry University
3companies

Overview

IT audit and risk & compliance professional with experience leading cybersecurity and technology audit engagements and performing SOX-focused IT controls testing. Has worked on IT general controls, IT application controls, SDLC reviews, BC/DR assessments, and risk control self-assessments, with documentation and reporting using GRC workflows.

Timeline

Senior IT Auditor - Cybersecurity · Senior
Northern Trust · Full-Time
Aug 2025 to Aug 2025 0 Months Chicago In office
Led and executed cybersecurity and technology audit engagements across the enterprise, including planning scopes, objectives, risks, budgets, and timelines. Assessed IT general controls and cybersecurity control effectiveness, including user access review processes and privileged access governance. Reviewed and validated access and permission controls in Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and CyberArk, then communicated findings and remediation recommendations to senior stakeholders. Provided coaching to audit team members and maintained audit documentation for quality and regulatory expectations.
Active Directory
Microsoft Entra ID
CyberArk
IT Auditor · Middle
Itron · Full-Time
Mar 2024 to Jul 2025 1 Year 4 Months Chicago In office
Performed IT general controls and IT application controls testing to evaluate design adequacy and operating effectiveness across IT infrastructure and applications. Supported SOX compliance testing using COSO and COBIT-based approaches and contributed to enterprise risk assessments for technology-related risks. Conducted SDLC pre- and post-implementation reviews and performed BC/DR audit work to evaluate resiliency and recovery capabilities. Produced audit reporting, tracked remediation actions, and maintained evidence and workpapers in GRC platforms.
Risk & Compliance Analyst · Middle
US Foods · Full-Time
Jul 2020 to Feb 2024 3 Years 7 Months Chicago In office
Conducted ongoing risk assessments and monitoring, including front-line control testing and risk control self-assessments. Partnered with process owners to document controls, improve control language, and support control test scripting and evidence collection. Managed remediation planning by tracking corrective actions through completion and reporting risk analyses and mitigation recommendations. Supported data privacy work by maintaining enterprise privacy inventories and analyzing applicability of relevant privacy regulations for business applications and suppliers.
DeVry University
Bachelor's Degree · Computer Information Systems
2023 Lisle, Illinois

Technical skills

Cybersecurity
Active Directory
CyberArk
Microsoft Entra ID
SOC 2
GDPR
HIPAA
DevOps
Splunk

Job preferences

Work permits
United States
Salary
from $100k per year
Employment type
Full-Time
Locations
Skokie
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