Senior Information Technology Auditor

Alert IT Solutions Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alert IT Solutions Inc. seeks an experienced IT Audit & Compliance professional in Chicago to lead policy development, internal controls, and governance initiatives.

You will collaborate with the CCO, conduct risk assessments, and oversee audits to ensure regulatory alignment and remediation effectiveness. The role requires 5+ years in IT audit or compliance, a Bachelor's degree in IT/IS/Cybersecurity, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of IT audit, compliance, risk management, or related experience.
• Experience managing audit activities and remediation efforts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; capable of stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic decision-making and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT compliance policies and procedures.
• Design and enhance internal controls, processes, and governance initiatives.
• Support compliance strategies aligned with regulatory obligations and best practices.
• Plan and support internal and external audits, including remediation tracking and closure.
• Perform risk assessments to identify gaps, vulnerabilities, and control deficiencies.
• Recommend and track corrective actions to address compliance gaps.
• Collaborate with leadership and business units to deliver compliance and audit solutions.
• Monitor remediation effectiveness and report progress to senior leadership.
• Create compliance reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for CCO and executives.
• Promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/IS/Cybersecurity

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures that support departmental and organizational objectives.
• Assist in designing and enhancing internal controls, business processes, and operational procedures to strengthen compliance and governance initiatives.
• Support the development and execution of compliance strategies aligned with State’s mission, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct and support internal and external audit activities, including audit planning, stakeholder interviews, evidence collection, findings review, remediation tracking, and closure activities.
• Perform complex risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps, vulnerabilities, and control deficiencies.
• Develop risk mitigation recommendations and corrective action plans to address identified compliance concerns.
• Work closely with State’s leadership, business units, and stakeholders to provide customized compliance and audit solutions focused on regulatory and operational requirements.
• Monitor remediation efforts and validate the effectiveness of corrective actions implemented by stakeholders.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries for the Chief Compliance Officer and senior leadership.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT audit, compliance, risk management, or related areas.
• Experience managing audit activities and remediation efforts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic decision-making and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CIA.
• Experience in government or highly regulated environments.