Internal Audit Security Senior Manager

As the Internal Audit Security Senior Manager at DoorDash, you'll take on several key responsibilities. You'll lead the development of the inaugural security function within our Internal Audit team, driving the creation of foundational processes for assessing security-related risks. You'll also work closely with our Global Security and Privacy teams to create effective roadmaps and remediation processes. Additionally, your role will involve executing risk-based IT and cybersecurity audit plans and reporting on vital security domains, ensuring compliance with industry standards like NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

To be considered for the Internal Audit Security Senior Manager position at DoorDash, candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or a related field. A deep understanding of IT and cybersecurity frameworks is essential, as is experience in building security assessment programs from the ground up. A Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is also required, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various teams.

The Internal Audit Security Senior Manager plays a vital role in aligning DoorDash's risk management and governance processes with its overall business strategy. By defining and executing the security risk assessment strategy, this role helps ensure that security considerations are integrated into DoorDash's rapid growth and product launches. Moreover, your proactive analysis and innovative solutions will guide decision-making at multiple levels, solidifying DoorDash’s reputation as a leader in the logistics and delivery industry.

At DoorDash, the Internal Audit Security Senior Manager role is not just a job but a pathway to significant career growth. By spearheading the establishment of a security function within Internal Audit, you will gain invaluable experience and visibility across the organization. Demonstrating your leadership in security audits and assessments can lead to further opportunities within the company's growing audit or security departments and potentially to upper management within our risk management framework.

As the Internal Audit Security Senior Manager at DoorDash, you'll enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes well-being. This includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, generous paid time off, and flexible vacation options. Additionally, DoorDash offers other perks such as paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and support for personal and professional development, ensuring you feel valued and supported in your role.

You can approach this question by highlighting specific projects where you led security assessments, detailing the methodologies used, the types of risks identified, and the outcomes of those assessments. Emphasize familiarity with security frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001, and demonstrate your ability to align these assessments with the organization's broader risk management strategies.

When responding, outline a step-by-step approach, starting from defining the roles and responsibilities, developing the needed processes and policies, to liaising with other departments such as Global Security and Privacy. Show your understanding of the importance of communication and collaboration in building a successful function from the ground up.

You should mention your favorite resources, such as security blogs, industry publications, and professional networks. Discusses how you leverage continuous learning opportunities like certifications and webinars, demonstrating your commitment to staying well-informed in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

Explain the processes you would use for data collection and analysis and the types of tools you’ve used, such as GRC tools. Provide examples of situations where data analytics helped you identify vulnerabilities or security trends, leading to actionable solutions.

You can showcase your problem-solving skills by narrating a specific incident where you employed your incident response plan. Focus on how you assessed the situation, coordinated with stakeholders, communicated the findings, and the steps taken for remediation and future prevention.

This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your resilience and adaptability. Be sure to share specific challenges, what actions you took to address them, and the positive outcomes that resulted from your efforts. This will illustrate your critical thinking and leadership skills.

Discuss your organizational strategies, perhaps mentioning the use of project management tools, techniques for assessing risk levels, and how you communicate priorities with your team to ensure alignment. Real examples will make your response even more compelling.

Share your hands-on experience with these frameworks, describing any audits or compliance efforts you've been a part of. Highlight specific requirements you’ve navigated and how you’ve ensured that organizational practices were aligned with compliance needs.

Identify elements such as risk assessment, continuous monitoring, robust reporting mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement. Provide insights on how these components contribute to the overall success of the organization’s risk management practices.

Explain your approach to building relationships and communication channels. Focus on your strategies for ensuring both teams understand each other’s objectives, possibly referencing any experience you have with cross-functional teamwork.