Senior IT Audit & Risk Leader

Highmark Health; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 109,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks an IT Audit Leader to direct technology risk assessments and advisory activities for the enterprise. You will collaborate with executive leadership to ensure HIPAA and regulatory compliance, while delivering high-quality audit reports and improvement plans.

The role requires strong experience in IS auditing, risk management, and governance across diverse technology environments, with leadership responsibility in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• This role requires 7 years in Information Systems auditing or related disciplines.
• 3 years in a management or leadership role in a healthcare-related environment is preferred.
• Experience with risk assessment and control evaluation across IT environments is expected.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards is important.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Define and coordinate IT audit and advisory processes with organizational leaders.
• Develop audit reports and present findings to senior/executive management.
• Collaborate with assurance partners to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Provide risk, control, and governance counsel to business leadership.
• Lead annual technology risk assessments and contribute to the Internal Audit plan.
• Participate in industry forums to stay current on risk management practices.

Skills

IT auditing

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Accounting/IT/CS

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

DB2

RACF

Linux

Windows

Archer GRC

Job description

Highmark Health seeks an IT Audit Leader to direct technology risk assessments and advisory activities for the enterprise. You will collaborate with executive leadership to ensure HIPAA and regulatory compliance, while delivering high-quality audit reports and improvement plans.

The role requires strong experience in IS auditing, risk management, and governance across diverse technology environments, with leadership responsibility in healthcare settings.