Senior IT Auditor

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced IT and AI audit leader to oversee engagements, manage budgets, and guide staff through complex testing. You will assess IT infrastructure, cloud security, data flows, and AI systems while documenting findings and ensuring quality across audits.

The role demands strong analytical thinking, rigor in applying controls, and excellent communication with clients and internal teams. A CISA and AI certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of audit and/or IT experience.
• AI-specific auditing experience or relevant AI experience.
• Experience assessing IT infrastructure, AI systems, data flows, cybersecurity controls, and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of IT, AI governance, cybersecurity, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with access management, cloud security controls, data loss prevention, and penetration testing.
• Ability to conduct complex audit testing and produce high-quality workpapers and audit trails.
• Data Analytics experience preferred.
• Strong IT background preferred.
• Integrated Audit experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting regulatory reviews preferred.
• Experience driving process improvements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of IT and AI audit engagements against budgets, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Guide staff auditors on workload management.
• Lead audit planning and scoping, identifying technology risks and critical controls.
• Develop detailed audit programs, procedures, and testing approaches.
• Conduct complex testing in high-risk IT and AI environments.
• Assess cloud platforms, AI-supporting emerging technologies, cloud-native controls, third-party risks, and infrastructure configurations.
• Identify, analyze, and document audit findings, root causes, impacts, and systemic implications.
• Compile test exceptions and draft audit issues for reports.
• Serve as primary contact for technology and AI audit clients.
• Communicate IT and AI risks and control strengths and concerns to peers, supervisors, and clients.
• Partner with Data Analytics to use advanced analytics and identify patterns and anomalies.
• Coach and mentor staff auditors on IT, AI, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Maintain expertise in IT, AI governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks.
• Apply professional judgment and critical thinking to complex technical audits.
• Manage relationships across technology and business functions.

Skills

IT Audit Experience

AI-Specific Auditing Experience

Cybersecurity Controls Assessment

Data Analytics Experience

Cloud Security Controls

Access Management

Data Loss Prevention

Penetration Testing

Root Cause Analysis

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Accounting

CISA Certification

AI-Specific Certification

Job description

• Oversee delivery of IT and AI audit engagements against budgets, timelines, and quality expectations
• Guide staff auditors on workload management
• Lead audit planning and scoping, identifying technology risks and critical controls
• Develop detailed audit programs, procedures, and testing approaches
• Conduct complex testing in high-risk IT and AI environments
• Assess cloud platforms, AI-supporting emerging technologies, cloud-native controls, third-party risks, and infrastructure configurations
• Identify, analyze, and document audit findings, root causes, impacts, and systemic implications
• Compile test exceptions and draft audit issues for reports
• Serve as primary contact for technology and AI audit clients
• Communicate IT and AI risks and control strengths and concerns to peers, supervisors, and clients
• Partner with Data Analytics to use advanced analytics and identify patterns and anomalies
• Coach and mentor staff auditors on IT, AI, and cybersecurity concepts
• Maintain expertise in IT, AI governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks
• Apply professional judgment and critical thinking to complex technical audits
• Manage relationships across technology and business functions

Requirements

• 3+ years of audit and/or IT experience
• AI-specific auditing experience or relevant AI experience
• Experience assessing IT infrastructure, AI systems, data flows, cybersecurity controls, and operating procedures
• Knowledge of IT, AI governance, cybersecurity, and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Experience with access management, cloud security controls, data loss prevention, and penetration testing
• Ability to conduct complex audit testing and produce high-quality workpapers and audit trails
• Data Analytics experience preferred
• Strong IT background preferred
• Integrated Audit experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience supporting regulatory reviews preferred
• Experience driving process improvements preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Accounting
• CISA preferred; candidates without an active CISA are expected to obtain certification within a reasonable timeframe
• AI-specific certification preferred
• Ability to apply critical thinking, professional judgment, and intellectual curiosity to complex technical audits

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in IT and AI audit engagements, including risk assessment, audit planning, and complex testing in high-risk environments. Proficient in IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks, with strong communication and mentoring skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• IT Audit Experience
• AI-Specific Auditing Experience
• Cybersecurity Controls Assessment
• Data Analytics Experience
• CISA Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Audit Planning
• Complex Testing
• IT Infrastructure Assessment
• AI Systems Evaluation
• Cloud Security Controls
• Access Management
• Data Loss Prevention
• Penetration Testing
• Audit Program Development
• Root Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Critical Thinking
• Professional Judgment
• Intellectual Curiosity

Certifications & Qualifications

• CISA
• AI-Specific Certification

Industry Keywords

• IT Governance
• Cybersecurity
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Audit Trails
• Process Improvements