Brandi Smithey
Plano
Summary
Experienced senior IT auditor with a strong background in information technology auditing and over 4 years of combined experience in IT auditing and risk management. Skilled in assessing IT controls and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated expertise in identifying system vulnerabilities and implementing effective remediation strategies. Recognized for proficiency in audit planning and testing, as well as strong analytical skills and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior ERM IT Analyst
Western Alliance Bank
12.2024 - Current
- Develop and execute comprehensive control testing procedures for the technical environment to ensure compliance with IT risk management frameworks
- Evaluate the effectiveness of IT security controls, identifying deficiencies and recommending improvements
- Conduct and lead walk-through meetings with clients to understand their business processes and identify key audit risks
- Communicate control testing results and risk assessments to senior leadership, providing actionable recommendations for improvement
Information Risk Management, Sr Analyst
Texas Capital
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Performed targeted risk assessments across various information risk domains to identify key vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
- Led a cross-functional team to review and reconcile the Identity Access Management's annual user access reviews for 305 applications across the company, addressing MRBA and regulatory audit issues
- Collaborated on the RCSA process, assessing risk units lacking information risk controls to determine the need for additional safeguards and controls
- Executed multiple cyber risk assessments, including cyber maturity assessment, SWIFT and GLBA assessments
IT Auditor
Texas Capital
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted comprehensive IT audits, including assessing systems, controls, and processes, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Led audit engagements as Auditor-in-Charge, from planning to reporting phase, including scoping, risk assessment, testing, and issue identification
- Conducted walk-through meetings with clients to understand their business processes and identify key audit risks
- Coordinated with audit team members to assign tasks, set deadlines, and ensure timely completion of audit procedures
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to communicate audit findings and recommendations to key stakeholders, including senior management
- Prepared detailed audit reports documenting findings, recommendations, and action plans for senior management review, facilitating informed decision-making and risk mitigation
- Leveraged NIST and FFIEC frameworks to evaluate IT controls’ effectiveness and compliance
Technology Risk Consultant
RSM US, LLP
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Executed SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit engagements for clients across various industries, assessing controls related to logical access, change management, backup and recovery, and segregation of duties
- Conducted comprehensive testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and Application Controls (ITACs), evaluating their effectiveness in mitigating risks associated with data integrity, system security, and regulatory compliance
- Prepared detailed audit work papers and documentation in accordance with SOC 1 and SOC 2 standards, documenting control deficiencies, recommendations, and remediation plans to address identified risk and enhance control effectiveness
Education
M.S. - ITM/Cybersecurity
The University of Texas at Dallas
12.2022
M.S. - Accounting/Audit
The University of Texas at Dallas
05.2020
B.S. - Accounting
The University of Texas at Dallas
12.2017
Skills
- Advanced Excel Analysis
- Comprehensive Audit Planning
- Detail-Oriented Analysis
- Critical Analysis
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Audit Reporting
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Effective Communication
Certification
Internal Auditing Education Partnership
Timeline
Senior ERM IT Analyst
Western Alliance Bank
12.2024 - Current
Information Risk Management, Sr Analyst
Texas Capital
06.2024 - 11.2024
IT Auditor
Texas Capital
03.2023 - 06.2024
Technology Risk Consultant
RSM US, LLP
06.2022 - 03.2023
M.S. - Accounting/Audit
The University of Texas at Dallas
B.S. - Accounting
The University of Texas at Dallas
M.S. - ITM/Cybersecurity
The University of Texas at Dallas
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