Internal IT Auditor, Senior

Blue Shield of CA; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Senior Internal IT Auditor to lead and execute audit engagements, focusing on technology and cybersecurity areas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting, governance, and risk management, along with advanced knowledge in auditing practices.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree, with relevant certifications such as CISA or CIA highly desired. This position emphasizes strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of AI tools and their risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of prior related experience.
• Basic competence in financial and managerial accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of AI tools, generative AI, and ML systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements across technology.
• Ensure high-quality audit delivery in cybersecurity domains.

Skills

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

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AI tools and platforms

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