Internal IT Auditor, Senior

Blue Shield of CA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Senior Internal IT Auditor to lead and execute audit engagements across technology and cybersecurity. The role acts as a subject matter expert, ensuring high-quality audit delivery and strong governance in AI and information security domains.

The candidate will work within a hybrid office model in Los Angeles, collaborating with teams to assess risks, controls, and compliance in regulated healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience in auditing or related fields.
• Familiarity with COBIT, NIST, ISO, or HIPAA frameworks.

Skills

Auditing

AI governance

Regulatory compliance

Security controls

Data governance

Project management

Explainability

AI risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or GED alternative

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

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 High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant 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
• Typically, requires advanced knowledge of auditing typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management
• Familiarity with frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO, or HIPAA
• 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) desired
• Experience in software development, including SDLC methodologies (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD) and modern engineering practices
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, code management tools (e.g., Git-based repositories), and application security controls
• Understanding of data governance and data protection principles, including privacy, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property management
• Experience auditing or implementing AI governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, internal AI governance programs)
• Experience with AI/ML model risk management, including validation, bias detection, explainability, and monitoring
• Familiarity with secure AI development practices and emerging AI risk domains (prompt injection, data poisoning, model leakage, etc.)
• Experience in the management, governance, and control of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare)

Hybrid

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.