Senior IT Audit Analyst

State Board of Administration of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State Board of Administration of Florida in Tallahassee seeks a Senior IT Audit Analyst to lead IT and information security assurance engagements, develop objectives and programs, and present results to the Audit Committee.

The role requires five years of related experience or a related degree, strong written and verbal communication, and solid knowledge of governance, risk and controls across IT infrastructure and security.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience required.
• Postsecondary degree may substitute for experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Finance/Accounting/Statistics/Business preferred.
• MBA or master’s degree preferred.
• CISA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CIDA, CPA, or CFE credentials preferred.
• Experience in public accounting or auditing and financial services industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance and advisory projects, follow-up audits, and special projects.
• Perform engagements per IIA standards and other IT/IS standards.
• Conduct fieldwork and collect evidence.
• Assist with annual risk assessment.
• Coordinate quarterly Audit Committee meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Tableau

Gen-AI in audit

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Finance/Accounting/Statistics/Business

MBA or Master’s degree

Professional IT/audit certifications (CISA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CPA, CFE)

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Visio

Access

Project

Job description

The Senior IT Audit Analyst is primarily responsible for performing information technology (IT), information security (IS), operational assurance, and advisory engagements, including the assessment of risks and internal controls, development of engagement objectives and programs, drafting formal reports, and presenting results to the Audit Committee. This position requires effective verbal and written communication skills to obtain and document reliable and relevant evidence for the engagements. The Senior IT Audit Analyst reports to the IT Audit Manager . This position is located in Tallahassee, FL and requires on-site, in-office work.

• Leads Assurance and Advisory Projects, follow-up audits, and special projects, according to the comprehensive internal audit plan, or as assigned
• Conducts engagements in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards issues by the Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc. (IIA) and other IT and IS standards
• Conducts fieldwork
• Assists with the Annual Risk Assessment
• Assists with the coordination of Quarterly Audit Committee Meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of related experience. A postsecondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of direct experience.

Preferences:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, finance, accounting, statistics, business, or a related field
• Master of Business Administration or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, computer sciences, finance, accounting, statistics, or a related field
• Possession of a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Investments and Derivatives Auditor (CIDA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), , or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential
• Experience in public accounting or auditing, and the financial services industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, including the IIA Standards, NIST security Standards, the Center for Internet Security’s Critical Security Controls (CIS CSC framework), and Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) framework, IT Security and Compliance standards, and related principles
• Thorough knowledge of governance, risk and control appropriate to the organization
• Knowledge and experience in using Gen-AI in audit process
• Proficient in preparing visual analytics, dashboard using Tableau and/or other software
• Extensive Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Visio, Access and Project)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Solid organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to perform at a high level in a team environment
• Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines
• Ability to research and summarize key points effectively
• Advanced knowledge and experience of industry related IT infrastructure, solutions, and platforms for defending against the threat landscape, including firewalls, security incident and event monitoring, vulnerability and penetration management