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IT Assurance Technical Consultant Intern - Summer 2022

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Crowe

IT Assurance Technical Consultant Intern - Summer 2022

Chicago, IL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    YOUR JOURNEY AT CROWE STARTS HERE:

    At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to today's complex business issues. Crowe's accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a "Best Place to Work." We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!

    Joining Crowe's IT Assurance practice is an opportunity to interact with client leadership, understand the IT environments that are transforming the way we do business today, and help provide assurance that controls are operating the way they should. As technology continues to be the key and ever-advancing driver for businesses and their customers, the need for assurance over IT security and controls continues to be on the rise.

    CROWE'S IT ASSURANCE TEAM MEETS THESE CHALLENGES THROUGH THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS:

    • Payment Card Industry (PCI) Consulting & Compliance
    • HITRUST Consulting & Compliance
    • Systems and Organization Controls (SOC) Consulting & Assurance
    • Cybersecurity Consulting & Assurance products

    FROM DAY ONE OF YOUR CAREER, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

    • Planning and performance of assessment fieldwork and review of evidence to support the conclusions of the client's IT environment.
    • Assistance in the preparation of client deliverables
    • Advising clients on changes to their operating and IT environment
    • Maintaining relationships with key client personnel
    • Consulting with management of large organizations
    • In addition, staff will have diverse opportunities to work as a team member in a variety of industries on both domestic and international client engagements.
    • We provide our professionals with the appropriate level of training, opportunities and support enabling them to tackle responsibilities and encounter a broader range of experiences earlier in their careers. Seldom do you get the chance to join a firm where you can make a difference.

    Are you ready to explore the opportunity?

    BENEFITS:

    • Mobility Program that allows our employees to work anywhere that is most convenient for them when not in the field on a client project
    • Daily opportunities to expand your technical expertise and communication skills as you work on client projects
    • Classroom learning and on-the-job training alongside experienced consultants to increase your skillset
    • Opportunities to actively pursue certifications and attend conferences
    • Exposure to client leadership (C Suite) in multiple industries and different size companies
    • Experience in diverse client environments locally and around the world
    • Working in an environment where firm leaders are approachable and expected to work closely with you
    • "Dress For Your Day" Policy that encourages casual attire at work
    • Travel Points (loyalty program and credit card points that you earn when you travel, you keep for personal use)
    • Overnight Travel Bonuses for nights spent away from home

    EXPECTATIONS:

    This is a fast-paced environment with a high learning curve, so we provide many resources and on-the-job training opportunities - if you are willing to learn and build your areas of expertise, you will succeed. You will be exposed to a variety of technologies in different environments and different industry standards and solutions including: Consulting and Compliance/Assurance for PCI, HiTRUST, Systems and Organization Controls (SOC), and Cybersecurity.

    CANDIDATES MUST:

    • Be willing to travel
    • Our team travels mostly around the continental US (international travel possible)
    • Have a desire to continue personal growth through continuing professional education, self-study, pursuit of certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM), and mentoring/training less experienced team members
    • Be capable of independently managing time and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
    • Have Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Be eager to develop strong technical skills for technologies and applications our clients use
    • Have strong interpersonal skills to interact in team environment and foster client relationships
    • Have ability to work both independently and in a team environment

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • We are seeking college sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students completing their studies in 2022, 2023 or 2024 and are pursuing academic degrees in one of the following preferred majors (or similar background):
    • Cybersecurity
    • Management/Computer Information Systems
    • Computer Science
    • Information Systems Auditing and Control
    • Computer Programming and Technology - concentration in Networking
    • A minimum 3.0 GPA (major and cumulative) is required; 3.2 GPA (major and cumulative) is preferred.

    DESIRABLE PRE-REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE:

    • Able to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences
    • Knowledge of networking technology, including system and/or network administration knowledge on UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft Windows
    • Familiar with auditing concepts (e.g. controls testing) and basic knowledge of IT controls and security
    • Knowledge of security areas such as Auditing, Policy, Database Security, Firewall Design and Implementation, Risk Analysis, Identity Management, Access Management, or Web Services

    ABOUT THE TEAM:

    The IT Assurance team at Crowe provides IT consulting and traditional attestation services. IT Assurance professionals demonstrate deep specialization through an understanding of technology, cybersecurity, the market, and business challenges their clients face in managing IT controls and preventing cybersecurity threats from disrupting their organization. Though Crowe has six different business units, Audit and Assurance is the largest practice. Learn more about our Audit and Assurance team

    MORE ABOUT CROWE:

    Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

    Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  • Industry
    Management Consulting
  • About Us

    You may know Crowe as a public accounting firm. While that’s certainly where we started, we’ve evolved to become a modern, future-focused accounting, consulting and technology firm with a fresh approach to client-service and team member happiness. Today, we bring advanced tech into every part of our business, from the fingertips of our diversely talented colleagues, to the screens of our dynamic clients around the globe. Our culture encourages our people to work on their terms, when and how they want, with a focus on delivering exceptional service to our clients.