IT Auditor - Hybrid

Position : Advanced IT Internal Auditor

General Purpose

Operating within the core values and operating principles of the organization, the Advanced IT Internal Auditor works with Internal Audit, business, and Informational Technology (IT) management to plan and perform moderate to complex internal IT and operational audit and control advisory projects in support of their business objectives. This associate works both autonomously and with the Internal Audit team to execute risk-based internal audits using progressive audit principals. The Advanced IT Internal Auditor serves as a subject matter expert within the Internal Audit team, identifying IT risks and recommendations for management to strengthen operations.

Position Responsibilities

• Plans and executes risk-based IT audits and control advisory projects within a team using established company, audit, and professional standards to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of the internal control environment.
• Conducts, or assists in conducting, IT risk assessment by understanding business objectives, internal controls, and IT infrastructure.
• Uses expertise to independently analyze, or assist in analyzing, information technology audit results identifying risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Communicate, or assists in communicating, audit results and recommendations to management both orally and in writing.
• May assign and review the work of other auditors, and coach less experienced auditors on information technology and system concepts, risks, and controls.
• Performs, or assists in performing, data analysis procedures using analytics software to determine if any trends, patterns, or anomalies exist.
• Ensures audit documentation (walkthroughs, risk assessments, audit programs, workpapers) and reports, with minimal revisions required, capture the procedures performed, support conclusions reached, identify internal controls and control weaknesses, and provide value-added recommendations in accordance with Department and professional standards.
• Delivers, or assists in delivering, reports to communicate observations, findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Builds relationships with audit clients to ensure communication and deliver of value-added services.
• May assist Internal Audit management with the Internal Audit Department’s annual IT risk assessment and annual audit plan.
• Performs, or assists in performing, risk assessments, facilitation of control documentation updates, and testing in support of the Model Audit Rule compliance efforts.
• Performs investigations and special projects as deemed appropriate by Internal Audit management.
• Periodically provides consultation to business units and project managers on information technology and system controls and process dependencies within the organization outside of normal audit procedures.
• Identifies opportunities to continuously improve the Internal Audit team efforts and departmental infrastructure in pursuit of Operational Excellence.
• Provides support to external auditors and examiners, as necessary.
• Is accountable for other responsibilities as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Achieves Results / Has Bias for Action – Achieves stretch results. Strong bias for action with sense of urgency and high energy. Practices collaborative working environment to achieve results.
• Problem Solving and Analysis – Proactively utilizes knowledge and experience of self and others to approach problems effectively and logically and to assess the root cause. Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical skills and produces meaningful recommendations for problem resolution. Able to model systematic approach to problem solving; seeks information and perspectives from both inside and outside the team to better understand and solve problems; involves others in solving problems that affect them; coaches others to routinely anticipate and prevent avoidable problems; and coaches others on how to analyze data and evaluate alternatives to solve problems.
• Audit and Technical Skills – Hold self and others to high standards. Strives to stay ahead of technical expertise, is proactive and inspires others to stay current in areas of technical expertise. Possesses a good understanding of internal audit techniques and control concepts, and business practices and information systems and the associated risks; demonstrates the ability to apply these skills in routine situations; and discusses these items with Internal Audit and business unit management. Possesses an increasing knowledge of life insurance and annuity products and services, the Company’s business process, policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and technology environment and initiatives.
• Organization and Time Management - Effectively prioritizes and adheres to assigned time budgets and completion dates of work assignments. Able to provide input to time budgets and completion dates in audit planning process. Seeks additional assignments to effectively minimize administrative and unassigned time. Works extended hours to meet deadlines, as necessary.
• Communication – Competently and effectively presents ideas, concerns, and suggestions in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing, in a wide range of situations and to all levels of Company personnel and management.
• Customer Focus - Interacts with audit clients in a professional manner and continues to develop mutually beneficial relationships with all levels of Company personnel and management.
• Leadership / Teamwork – Works collaboratively to achieve organization’s success. Effectively uses position and interpersonal skills; mobilizes and inspires others to take action (situational leadership). Openly shares ideas, thoughts, and comments.

Required Education / Experience

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Auditing, or another business-related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in internal or external auditing or related IT experience, of which two years include information systems auditing experience.
• Professional certification (such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)), or working towards professional certification, is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the following areas is preferred but not required :

o Applying IT and cybersecurity control frameworks, including NIST, PCI, and COBIT.

o System and software application controls.

o Data analysis and visualization tools such as Arbutus, ACL, Microsoft Power BI.

o Networking infrastructure and data center, including Cloud.

o Agile project development and / or agile auditing principles.

• Proficient with personal computers and in using Microsoft Office software products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills : *

IT Audit, SOX, NIST, PCI

• Top Skills Details : *

IT Audit,SOX,NIST,PCI

• Additional Skills & Qualifications : *

Extensive experience with audits for detailed cyber reviews, wireless telecoms, in-depth database reviews, etc. If their an Audit SME in certain IT areas we could go above the rate

• Experience Level : *

Intermediate Level

About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.