IT Auditor - Direct Hire

Strategic Staffing Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions seeks an IT Auditor II to work with management on audits of Digital applications, cybersecurity, and data privacy, including SOX controls. The role emphasizes risk-based IT operations and collaboration with stakeholders to improve controls and governance.

The position requires evaluating risks, communicating findings, and supporting audit plans and actions. A strong analytical mindset and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ years in external/internal IT auditing; 3+ years preferred.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley IT compliance and/or business risk assessment.
• Public accounting or audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews to evaluate compliance with policies, processes, and controls and applicable regulations (e.g., SOX).
• Collaborate with Digital management to identify and evaluate risks and priorities.
• Assist audit teams on processes and controls for business initiatives and projects.
• Support risk assessment activities including cyber, project, and operational risks.
• Coordinate with external auditors on timing and scope of assurance work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Critical judgment

Independent decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Competitive salary with excellent benefits

*For this position we are looking for more of a risk based IT operations lens rather than compliance/SOX based audits.

Position Summary

The Information Technology (IT) Auditor II works closely with all levels of management to perform audits of the Company's operations and projects, focusing on those that support Digital strategic initiatives and business plans. The IT Auditor II assesses the effectiveness of processes and controls associated with the company's various Digital applications and systems, including Digital project implementations, cybersecurity, data privacy, and Sarbanes-Oxley.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct reviews to evaluate compliance with policies, processes, and controls prescribed by management (e.g., Digital security standards, change management standards, data privacy, project management) and applicable regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley). Execute reviews according to audit plan objectives, scope, timing, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Digital management and process owners to identify and evaluate current business, strategic, cybersecurity, and operational risks and priorities against the related processes and controls. Communicate the audit status and findings to key stakeholders and assist management in developing action plans to address the root cause and improve operations.
• Assist audit teams on processes and controls supporting business initiatives, software implementations, process redesign, or other special projects.
• Support the Senior Auditor in risk assessment activities, including evaluating cyber, project, and operational risks, identifying emerging risks, and developing the audit plan and objectives.
• Collaborate with the external auditing firm on the timing and scope of assurance work that is relevant to the firm's scope of work and Internal Audit.
• Apply critical judgment, strong analytic skills, and sound independent decision-making. Display strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced college degree preferred.
• One or more years of relevant experience in external auditing, internal auditing or an IT related field required. Three or more years of experience preferred.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley IT compliance and/or business risk assessment in a regulated environment preferred.
• Public accounting or audit experience preferred.

Certifications:

• Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA, PMP or similar certification OR the ability to meet the certification requirement within twenty-four (24) months is required.