IT Audit & Compliance Program Lead

MD; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland’s Audit Finance and Compliance Unit seeks an IT Audit Compliance Manager to lead multiple analysts in monitoring corrective actions tied to IT audit findings. The role coordinates with IT personnel on statewide resolutions and promotes best governance practices while delivering executive reports.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 7+ years of auditing experience with IT controls, and strong staff supervision skills; SOC-related expertise and

Qualifications

• SOC audits experience or reviewing SOC reports.
• Active professional certifications: CIA, CFE, CISSP, CRISC, or CISA.
• Extensive experience managing internal audit programs and audit plans.
• Experience evaluating program design and operation; providing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Review audit reports and work papers for IT findings across agencies.
• Assess agency plans to resolve IT audit findings and monitor adequacy.
• Report to AFCU Deputy Director on monitoring progress.
• Provide guidance to IT audit analysts in status meetings and discussions.
• Prepare executive-level reporting on monitoring activities.
• Develop and implement standard procedures for IT audit analysts.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise IT audit compliance work.
• Approve staff working papers with evidence supporting AFCU conclusions.
• Assist agencies with vendor risk management and SOC reviews.
• Develop risk assessment tools for audit planning.

Skills

IT audit experience

Staff supervision

Governance practices

Reporting & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, or related field

Certifications: CIA, CFE, CISSP, CRISC, CISA desirable

Job description

The State of Maryland’s Audit Finance and Compliance Unit seeks an IT Audit Compliance Manager to lead multiple analysts in monitoring corrective actions tied to IT audit findings. The role coordinates with IT personnel on statewide resolutions and promotes best governance practices while delivering executive reports.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 7+ years of auditing experience with IT controls, and strong staff supervision skills; SOC-related expertise and