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 seeks a Senior IT Audit Analyst to perform IT and information security audits, operational assurance, and advisory engagements. The role develops objectives, drafts reports, and presents results to the Audit Committee.

On-site in Tallahassee, FL with strong communication and evidence collection required. Responsibilities include leading assurance projects, conducting fieldwork, and supporting risk assessments and Audit Committee activities.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience.
• A postsecondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of direct experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (computer science/IS/finance/accounting).
• Professional certifications such as CISA/CIA/CISM/CISSP/CFE/CISA are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leads Assurance and Advisory Projects, follow‑up audits, and special projects according to the internal audit plan.
• Conducts engagements per IIA Standards and other IT/IS standards.
• Performs fieldwork and documents evidence.
• Assists with Annual Risk Assessment and Audit Committee coordination.
• Reports results to Audit Committee and IT Audit Manager.

Education

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

Tools

IT governance & controls

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