Internal IT Auditor, Senior

Blue Shield of CA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA in California is seeking a Senior Internal IT Auditor to lead and execute audit engagements, focusing on technology and cybersecurity controls.

You will apply knowledge across finance, IT, governance and risk, and collaborate with teams to strengthen assurance and risk management. Certifications such as CISA/CISSP/CIA/CSSLP are highly desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge across Financial & IT governance domains.
• Working knowledge of AI tools, models, platforms and related risk/governance considerations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced auditing knowledge from education and experience.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Certifications such as CISA, AAIA, CISSP, CIA and CSSLP are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements in technology and cybersecurity domains.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for audit teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Audit knowledge

AI tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Certifications in security/audit (CISA/CISSP/CIA/CSSLP)

Job description

Your Role

The Senior Internal IT Auditor leads and executes audit engagements, serving as a subject matter resource and ensuring high-quality audit delivery across technology and cybersecurity domains.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


• Requires a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience


• Basic competence and knowledge with support from others of: Financial Accounting and Finance Concepts, Managerial Accounting, Regulatory, Legal and Economics, Quality Framework, Ethics and Fraud, Information Technology, Governance, Risk and Controls, Organizational Theory and Behavior


• Working knowledge of AI tools, models, and platforms (e.g., generative AI, ML systems), including associated risks, controls, and governance consideration


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Advanced knowledge of auditing typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience


• May have practical knowledge of project management


• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) highly desired