Senior IT Auditor

cooksys; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Life, critical illness, accident

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Cook Systems in Memphis, TN is seeking a Senior IT Auditor for a contract engagement. You will independently plan and execute risk-based IT audits, assess ITGCs, and collaborate with teams to deliver actionable observations.

The role requires strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills, with experience beyond SOX and the ability to adapt audit approaches across varied IT environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on IT audit experience, including risk-based or operational IT auditing beyond routine SOX compliance testing.
• Strong knowledge of IT risks, controls, and audit methodologies, including ITGCs.
• Ability to assess unfamiliar systems and develop audit procedures.
• Experience developing risk/control matrices and audit programs.
• Excellent analytical, investigative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute risk-based IT audit procedures, including walkthroughs and testing.
• Assess IT general controls (ITGCs), access management and change management.
• Evaluate processes/technologies lacking established audit programs.
• Develop and maintain risk/control matrices and audit documentation.
• Identify control deficiencies and provide practical recommendations.
• Utilize data analytics and relevant tools to support testing.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations clearly.

Skills

IT audit experience

ITGCs knowledge

Data analytics

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

About Cook Systems

For over 30 years, Cook Systems has partnered with organizations across the country to solve technology challenges and build strong technology teams. As a veteran-owned IT consulting company, we combine decades of industry experience with a continued focus on how technology, AI, and the way people work are evolving.

Our work spans technology consulting, talent development, and AI-enabled solutions. We value people who take ownership, adapt quickly, communicate well, and care about the quality of their work. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to keep building your skills, contribute to meaningful client work, and grow with a company that continues to evolve with the industry.

Senior IT Auditor

Memphis, TN (Hybrid-3 days onsite per week)

Contract

Engagement Overview

Internal Audit is seeking an experienced Senior IT Auditor for a contract opportunity with broad, firsthand IT audit experience and the ability to independently plan and execute risk-based audit activities.

The ideal candidate brings experience beyond traditional SOX compliance and routine control testing, with demonstrated ability to evaluate unfamiliar processes, identify potential risks and control gaps, develop appropriate audit procedures, and deliver meaningful observations and recommendations.

This assignment requires an experienced professional who can contribute immediately, exercise independent judgment, think critically, and adapt audit approaches to a variety of IT environments with limited technical guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute risk-based IT audit procedures, including walkthroughs, control evaluations, and testing.


• Assess IT general controls (ITGCs), including logical and privileged access management and change management, as well as other technology-related risks and controls.


• Evaluate processes and technologies that may not have established audit programs or predefined testing procedures.


• Develop and maintain risk/control matrices, audit programs, testing documentation, and supporting workpapers.


• Identify control deficiencies, emerging risks, and opportunities for process or control improvements.


• Develop practical, well-supported audit observations and recommendations.


• Utilize data analytics and relevant tools to support audit testing and evaluation.


• Communicate audit results, findings, and recommendations clearly and professionally.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on IT audit experience, including risk-based or operational IT auditing beyond routine SOX compliance testing.


• Strong knowledge of IT risks, controls, and audit methodologies, including ITGCs.


• Demonstrated ability to assess unfamiliar systems, processes, or control environments and develop appropriate audit procedures.


• Experience developing risk/control matrices, audit programs, testing documentation, and audit workpapers.


• Strong analytical, investigative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to execute audit activities and produce clear, well-supported results.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience using data analytics and relevant tools to support audit activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification preferred.


• CISSP, CIA, CPA, or comparable professional certifications beneficial.


• Experience auditing cybersecurity, IT operations, infrastructure, applications, or emerging technologies.


• Experience conducting advisory, operational, or other non-SOX IT audit engagements.

Additional Details

• Workplace Setting: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid


• Job Type: Contract


• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level


• Job Function: Information Technology

Benefits at Cook Systems

We want our employees to have benefits that support their health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Eligible Cook Systems employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning the first of the month following their hire date, including:

• Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with two plan options


• Dental and vision coverage


• Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum


• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA options through Navia


• Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life


• 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard, with eligibility after six months

Beyond benefits, Cook Systems is a place where we expect people to take ownership of their work, communicate openly, continue learning, and contribute to the teams and clients they support.

We have been building technology careers and client partnerships for more than three decades, and we continue to evolve with the industry. If you're looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, develop your capabilities, and be part of what comes next in technology, we'd like to hear from you.