Capital One
Principal Associate, Tech Risk & Analysis - Technology Audit
$119K–$164K
McLean, VA +4 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- McLean, VA
Charlotte, NC
Richmond, VA
New York, NY
Plano, TX - Experience
- At least 3 years in a listed relevant area; at least 1 year in cloud computing and controls; at least 2 years in audit engagement management or project management; at least 2 years analyzing data extracts, including 1 year in test scripting or coding. Preferred experience ranges from 1+ to 4+ years, as specified in the posting.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
- Visa sponsorship
- Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position.
About the job
Conduct technology audits and risk assessments, evaluate control effectiveness, communicate findings, and coach less experienced associates.
What you'll do
- Execute audit components covering technology, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, application controls, and third-party management; assist in leading smaller audits.
- Assess risks, test controls, analyze evidence and data, document work, and communicate audit results and progress.
- Manage engagement priorities and administration, maintain client relationships, and coach less experienced associates.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in a listed technology, cybersecurity, auditing, systems risk, resilience, chaos engineering, or site reliability area, or a combination.
- At least 1 year of experience in cloud computing and controls.
- At least 2 years of experience managing audit engagement components, project management, or a combination; and at least 2 years analyzing data extracts, including 1 year of test scripting or coding.
Nice to have
- Cloud, cyber, technology operations, or auditing certifications (including CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CISA); or pursuing relevant certification.
- Experience with IT control frameworks, leading or conducting audits, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), risk and data management, or data analysis for internal auditing.
Pay
Charlotte, NC: $119,400 - $136,200 USD base salary; McLean, VA: $131,300 - $149,800 USD base salary; New York, NY: $143,200 - $163,500 USD base salary; Plano, TX: $119,400 - $136,200 USD base salary; Richmond, VA: $119,400 - $136,200 USD base salary
Tools
AWS, GCP, Azure
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