Internal Auditor -Information Technology

City of Hampton; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hampton is seeking an Information Technology Auditor to ensure our IT systems are secure, compliant, and efficient.

The Auditor will identify risks, review data integrity, and develop new tests while collaborating with IT development projects to strengthen controls and security across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Science.
• At least three years of full-time auditing experience, preferably in government.
• Certification such as CISA (CPA or CIA considered within three years).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background/credit checks.
• Education and experience may be combined to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts IT audits independently or as team lead across controls and security.
• Performs continuous monitoring and analyzes data for accuracy and reliability.
• Reviews system data and creates new analytic tests for audits.
• Participates as audit liaison in IT development projects to assess controls.

Skills

Auditing

Information security

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/IT/CS

Tools

CISA

Job description

Are you passionate about technology and driven to make a difference within your community? The City of Hampton is seeking a Information Technology Auditor to ensure our systems are secure, efficient, and forward-thinking.

The purpose of the class is to ensure City Information Technology (IT) systems and data are secure, compliant, and efficient. The IT Auditor will assist with identifying and managing risks like cyberattacks, data breaches, and system failures; ensure that IT systems and data management comply with laws and regulations; and identify areas where IT operations can be improved, which can result in cost savings and better business performance; protect an organization's IT assets from unauthorized access, use, and destruction; and ensure that an organization's database is accurate, updated, and reliable.

What you'll be doing:

• Plans and conducts all phases of information technology audits independently or as a team leader to include general and application controls, systems or applications development, information security, business continuity and disaster recovery, and procedures for technology areas including network, communications, operating system, database and web-based technology. Ensures all work is performed in accordance with applicable professional standards. Presents audit findings and recommendations or audit related issues to department and executive management verbally and/or in writing.
• Performs continuous monitoring and auditing to analyze current data from City software systems to assure the accuracy, integrity and reliability of the data. Identifies trends or anomalies. Reconciles differences and inconsistencies. Analyzes for administration of systems to include general and application controls.
• Reviews system data, files, and tables to determine if new analytical tests can and should be developed for inclusion in the audit. Creates new test(s) to include programming, reporting, and resulting files.
• Participates as an audit liaison in information technology development projects to include systems planning, design, and implementation ensuring effective use of control techniques and efficient use of resources. Tests transactions and reviews system specifications to ensure that controls are adequate and operational.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Scienceand
• A minimum of three years of full-time equivalent auditing, accounting, experience, preferably with a governmental unit or agencies or closely related experience.
• Requires a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Other comparable certifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation within three years of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check and credit history check related to this position.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.