IT Auditor 3+ (Cybersecurity Audit - Internal Only)

Cybersecurity Jobs; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Full benefits package

Training and certification reimburse m

Job summary

Washington State Health Care Authority is hiring an IT Auditor 3+ for the Cybersecurity Audit team, internal only, serving clients across Washington State government.

The role focuses on leading cybersecurity audits, planning, and delivering high-quality findings. The incumbent will work in a hybrid Olympia setting, coordinating with multiple agencies and staff to strengthen IT security posture across state government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of audit experience, including at least two years in IT audit.
• Professional certification (CISA, GSEC, CISSP) or a master's degree in data analytics, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Degree in IT security or analyzing government programs is strongly preferred.
• Experience with governments or accountability audits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own audit planning through completion of cybersecurity audit deliverables, including the final audit presentation for engagements of any size and complexity.
• Independently lead cybersecurity performance audits covering increasingly complex environments, potentially involving multiple state agencies, local governments, or multiple levels of government.
• Provide expert technical security services as part of cybersecurity audits to improve clients' IT security posture.
• May lead larger and more complex audits and coordinate other auditors to achieve overall audit objectives under direction of an assistant audit manager or audit manager.
• May lead audits and projects that include multiple IT audit staff, with responsibility for the entire audit engagement.

Skills

IT audit

Audit planning

Cybersecurity knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four years audit experience including IT audit

CISA

GSEC

CISSP

Master's degree in data analytics / cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Washington State Health Care Authority is hiring an IT Auditor 3+ for the Cybersecurity Audit team, internal only, serving clients across Washington State government.

Responsibilities

• Own audit planning through the completion of cybersecurity audit deliverables, including the final audit presentation for engagements of any size and complexity.
• Independently lead cybersecurity performance audits covering increasingly complex environments, potentially involving multiple state agencies, local governments, or multiple levels of government.
• Provide expert technical security services as part of cybersecurity audits to improve clients' IT security posture.
• May lead larger and more complex audits and coordinate other auditors to achieve overall audit objectives under direction of an assistant audit manager or audit manager.
• May lead audits and projects that include multiple IT audit staff, with responsibility for the entire audit engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and four years of audit experience, including at least two years in IT audit.
• Must have obtained at least one of the following: a relevant professional certification (including but not limited to CISA, GSEC, or CISSP) or a master's degree in data analytics, cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
• Degree in a field applicable to IT security and/or analyzing government programs is strongly preferred.
• Preference may be given for experience with governments, performance auditing and/or accountability auditing, and technical knowledge related to cybersecurity.
• Relevant professional work and/or volunteer experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Team Cybersecurity Audit

• Completes cybersecurity performance audits with State and Local governments to strengthen IT security.
• Cybersecurity audits examine IT systems to identify weaknesses attackers could exploit and propose solutions to help harden those systems.

Mission

• Collaborate with governments to provide actionable recommendations that improve the security posture of IT systems supporting essential government operations and services.

How This Will Be Accomplished

• Build trust and relationships with clients and partners.
• Share knowledge on cybersecurity leading practices and available resources.
• Scope audits flexibly to meet each auditee's individual needs.
• Complete quality and timely audits with prioritized recommendations.
• Refine methods and approaches to remain relevant and address emerging needs.

Vision

• Secure government.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Olympia, WA (hybrid)
• Salary: USD 7,592 - 10,204 per monthly
• Pay note: Pay for an IT Auditor 3+ will include assignment pay in addition to the salary listed.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules and hybrid work environment
• Full benefits package
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Growth and development opportunities, including 80+ hours of training each biennium
• Educational and professional certification reimbursements
• Agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace
• Medical (including vision), dental, and basic life insurance
• Medical flexible spending account
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance (option to purchase additional coverage amounts)
• Dependent care assistance
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance through payroll deduction
• Washington State Employee Assistance Program
• Membership in Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• Option of two employer-contributed retirement programs for new employees
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Coverage by Social Security and Medicare
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if eligible and meet qualifying criteria)
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick Leave: eight hours per month for full-time employees
• Vacation (Annual Leave) accrual rates per WAC 357-31-165(1) or applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA)
• 21 days paid military leave per year
• Five (5) days paid bereavement leave