Protiviti
Houston Technology Audit & Advisory (Energy & Utilities) Associate Director
HOUSTON · Director · Contract
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$13,824 more — $148,824 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $148,824 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Information Security Analysts" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Information Security Analysts (15-1212) · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Technology Risk Management and Assessment
- The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion.
Responsibilities
- Helping clients better manage risks associated with their use of technology, protecting and enhancing enterprise value.
- You'll partner with clients to identify construction and capital project delivery risks, technical challenges, and opportunities to enhance the efficiency, governance, and performance of capital investments.
- You'll build lasting relationships with cl ients and within the business community while serving as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market.
- You will also mentor and develop high-performing teams, provide leadership across engagements, and oversee the successful delivery of project work plans while driving quality, innovation, and exceptional client service.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or b usiness-related field.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
- 9 + years working in technology audit, consulting, assurance services, risk and control programs, or related field, either in professional services or industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications. Secondary emphasis on Gen AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, etc.).
- Proficiency in PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, Python, RPA Solutions, or other Analytics tools strongly preferred.
- Professional Certification such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or similar strongly preferred.
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
Nice to have
- Commonly used internal control frameworks, including COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS, ITIL, etc.
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance, in particular the technology implications and requirements.
- Analytics and technology enablement (automation, AI/ ML etc.).
- Ex perience s erving clients in the energy and utilities industry.
- Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives.
- Successfully pursu e business development opportunities and id entifying a nd implementing strategies to obtain new work or clientele.
- Ability to translate and communicate technology topics and audit issues to client personnel, including executives.
- Handling project management and administrative responsibilities, such as budgeting, invoicing, and project resourcing.
Compensation
- Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule.
Company info
- At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success.
- We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions.
- Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf.
- We lean into our mission: We Care.
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