IT Internal Auditor

swa; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Airlines seeks an Internal Auditor on the IT Audit Team to conduct risk-based audits evaluating technology governance, security, compliance, and operational controls across the company. You will document results, perform testing, and provide insights to help Leaders make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Based at our Dallas, TX headquarters, this role requires U.S. citizenship or work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or MIS.
• Intermediate-level experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Economics or MIS.
• Preferred: Agile delivery experience, Alteryx automation workflows, and AWS Cloud.
• Preferred: Knowledge of NIST CSF and/or NIST 800-53 controls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based interviews with stakeholders to gather audit evidence.
• Document audit findings and perform test steps to validate controls.
• Provide timely communication to Lead Auditor and Leadership.
• Develop understanding of current and emerging technologies and risks.
• Assist in risk assessments, control evaluations, and audit planning.
• Draft conclusions and present insights to relevant parties.
• Maintain knowledge of Internal Audit methodology and standards.
• May perform other duties as directed by Leaders.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems

Tools

Alteryx

AWS Cloud

Job description

Department: Internal Audit

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description

Job Summary

Ready to help strengthen Southwest's technology controls and manage risk in a rapidly evolving environment? As an Internal Auditor on the IT Audit Team, you will conduct risk ‑ based audits that evaluate the effectiveness of technology governance, security, compliance, and operational controls across the Company. Using an Agile audit approach, you will execute audit engagements, perform testing, document results, and provide meaningful insights that help Leaders make informed decisions. In this role, you will contribute to the development of customized audits focused on the most significant and emerging technology risks while building deep expertise in key processes and systems. Your work will directly support Southwest's ability to manage risk, maintain strong controls, and operate securely and effectively as technology continues to evolve.

Additional details

The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available .

We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics .

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to gather relevant information, document audit evidence, perform test steps to validate controls, and compile findings to ensure a comprehensive audit report.
• Responsible for timely and focused communication to Lead Auditor and Leadership
• Develop a general understanding of current/emerging technologies, risks, and audit trends and practices by actively engaging in continuous learning; apply this knowledge to identify potential risks and enhance audit methodologies and practices.
• Partner with Audit Lead and/or Manager to provide realistic and high-quality recommendations
• Participate in risk assessments, evaluation of controls, development of audit plans, testing strategies, audit findings and conclusions
• Conduct interviews, perform test steps, gather, and document evidence to support audit findings.
• Draw initial conclusions based on audit evidence and provide these insights to appropriate parties.
• Maintain an understanding of Internal Audit methodology and applicable audit standards
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands and is able to communicate internal controls related to financial, operational, technology, and/or compliance risk.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems

Experience

• Intermediate-level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems or related business field
• Preferred: Experience with Agile delivery and auditing practices, Alteryx automation workflows, and AWS Cloud
• Preferred: Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and/or NIST 800-53 controls

Licensing/Certification

N/A

Physical Abilities

Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time

Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job

Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United Stat