Internal Audit Data Science & Analytics Lead, Cloudflare
Web performance and security platform
Open for applications
Web performance and security platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help build a better Internet that is bold and ambitious.
Role
Who you are
- This leader will have the energy and intellectual curiosity to continue to deepen technical capabilities and broaden subject matter expertise, asserting their mission in delivering data-driven, advance audit capabilities to the core of our team across all areas of audit, compliance and risk management
- 6 + years of experience in applying data analytics techniques (i.e. including automation, data-driven control testing) and the use of AI within internal audit and enterprise risk projects
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Data Science, or Management Information Systems
- Proven track record in delivering audit solutions through application of data analytics, scripting and programming skills (Python, R, SQL) as well as any relevant tools
- Appropriate certifications/trainings relevant to Internal Audit (i.e. CPA, CISA, CIA, CISSP) and/or data tools (i.e. AWS Certified Data Analyst, Google Cloud Certified, etc.)
- Strong experience in working through the full data analytics lifecycle from data acquisition to cleansing to scripting/programming to analysis to reporting
- Experience in working with visualization tools (i.e. Tableau) to aid in reporting and presenting observations at a thematic level to executives and program leaders
- Experience in building continuous audit capabilities and dashboards that will provide reliable and timely performance metrics on focused control points at the right level of detail allowing for management actions and measurement
- This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations
- Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license
What the job involves
- The Internal Audit (IA) organization is responsible for delivering high-quality objective and independent assurance over the Company’s key business risks to the Audit Committee and Management in a cost effective way and consistent with Professional Standards
- Reflecting the Company’s core value of continuous improvement, the function is in the process of moving toward wider coverage of operational risks, exploring more efficient audit approaches and industry best practices where appropriate
- Our mission is to drive meaningful change in the control environment and risk management capabilities by delivering impactful and solution-oriented engagement and partnership
- The Internal Audit Data Science & Analytics Lead will be a critical role in building our global data analytics, automation and continuous auditing strategy and program
- Reporting directly to our Chief Audit Executive, this leader will identify and implement advanced audit capabilities using data, programming and other available toolsets
- This role will be highly collaborative with leaders both within Internal Audit and across the business to develop and deliver data-driven audit and risk management solutions
- Applying a data-driven mindset, continue the build of our Internal Audit Data Solutions program that will deliver advanced audit capabilities including automation, continuous auditing and data analytics
- Develop and implement AI-driven solutions using available tools, supporting our audit teams and audit operations
- As a data champion, will elevate awareness within the IA team on the appropriate and possible uses of data in performing our assurance and advisory work
- Lead and oversee data analytics initiatives within Internal Audit, leveraging advanced analytical techniques to enhance audit procedures and identify risks
- Design and execute on data-driven testing of key controls throughout in-scope processes, systems and programs, elevating levels of assurance and coverage
- Build relationships with key data leaders and owners, enabling timely access to data necessary to perform audit and risk project work
- Leverage existing data points and structures to provide a more quantitative measure to key control and risk considerations and conclusions
- Develop our continuous auditing program and architect solutions that can deliver control and business insight on a more real-time basis, driving action for improvement in targeted areas
- Drive automation across audit, SOX and risk projects, unlocking efficiencies in our testing
- Evaluate and recommend data tools, technologies and methodologies to enhance our audit capabilities and stay abreast of industry trends
Our take
Cloudflare is a multi-service global network that provides web security and infrastructure, DDoS mitigation services, and a content delivery network. Founded in 2009, Cloudflare has risen to become an industry giant, with over 25 million global internet properties on its network.
Cloudflare has been responsible for a number of admirable initiatives, offering free web protection to human rights groups, journalists, artists, and US election websites. This goes some way to counteracting the flak Cloudflare has received in some circles for the controversial groups and users who use its services. This chequered history, however, has not affected its over 80% market share in the content delivery network field.
This is perhaps in part because it has proven sharp at staying abreast of the rapidly morphing tech and digital space and customer demands. For example, Cloudflare is shifting to 100% renewable energy usage to create a zero-emissions internet, and in 2020 released a feature that would help users navigate data privacy regulations by selecting where their data is stored.
And impressive third-quarter 2025 results show strong momentum, with revenue rising to $562 million from $430 million a year earlier. The company also raised its full-year guidance, underscoring confidence in continued growth. As demand for secure, cloud-based infrastructure keeps growing, Cloudflare's expanding platform and improving efficiency leave it well positioned to capture further gains in a rapidly growing market.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Take-what-you-need vacation: We encourage employees to find a comfortable work-life balance by taking as many days off as they need while still being able to perform their jobs satisfactorily. (We really mean it!)
- Paid maternity & paternity leave: Our global parental leave policy allows up to sixteen paid weeks of bonding leave time for all qualifying new parents.
- Employee benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pension plans in accordance with the market practice in our locations.
- Commuter program: We are flexible about where we work and value connecting at the office. Our commuter benefits program is in place to support team members' commute to work via public transportation without the extra cost burden.
- Wellbeing: Global offerings that provide mental health, childcare and family forming support to our employees across our offices.
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Lee Holloway
(Co-Founder & Lead Engineer)Lee began their career as an Engineer at Homewarehouse for a year before working at Unspam Technologies for 4 years. They co-created Project Honey Pot in 2004 and Cloudflare in March 2009, serving as Lead Engineer of both to present.
Michelle Zatlyn
(Co-Founder, President & Co-Chair)Having worked for Investor Economics and I Love Rewards for a combined 4 years, Michelle worked at Toshiba for 3 years as a Product Manager. She then co-founded Cloudflare in 2009 as COO, and has served as President since 2020. She is also a Board Member at Atlassian.
Matthew Prince
(Co-Founder & CEO)Matthew studied for an MBA at Harvard Business School before co-founding Unspam Technologies in December 2001, and Cloudflare in 2009, where he has served as CEO ever since.
Salary benchmarks
We don't have enough data yet to provide salary benchmarks for this role.
Submit your salary to help other candidates with crowdsourced salary estimates.
Share this job
View 170 more jobs at Cloudflare