Senior IT Auditor

State Employees' Credit Union; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State Employees' Credit Union seeks an IT Auditor to support risk-based IT audit assurance activities. You will interpret audit results, identify control weaknesses, and provide value-added recommendations. The role emphasizes collaboration, testing strategy execution, and data analytics to enhance SECU's IT controls and regulatory compliance.

Requires 5–8 years of IT auditing experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. Certification preferred; travel as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5–8 years of IT audit experience.
• Working knowledge of IT controls, risk assessment and audit documentation.
• CISA/CISM/CISSP or CIA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create audit programs, identify risks and controls per IAS methodology.
• Lead client interviews, document processes, assess risks and communicate findings.
• Execute audit programs with testing strategies, incl. data analytics; evaluate control design.
• Demonstrate leadership, mentor junior staff and maintain audit documentation quality.
• Contribute to audit universe maintenance, risk assessments and audit scheduling.

Skills

Identity & Access Mgmt

Database Management

Software Development

QA Methodologies

Change Management

Vulnerability Management

Penetration Testing

Data Loss Prevention

BC/DR Planning

Enterprise Architecture

Telecommunications

Data Center Operations

Audit Principles

Written & Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of \"People Helping People,\" join our team!

Position Overview:

To assist in the development, completion and documentation of risk-based IT audit assurance activities while staying abreast of current trends, new developments, technologies and practices in the audit profession, information technology, financial services industry and regulatory environment. IT Auditors will be responsible to accurately interpret the results of audit work performed, determine internal control weaknesses, and make value-added recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• 20% - Collaborate with team members, leadership, and stakeholders to assist in the creation of written audit programs including the identification of risks and controls relevant to information technology activities and relevant regulatory requirements, the creation of work papers, the implementation of testing strategies, and the identification of control weaknesses and governance gaps in processes or systems.
• 20% - Communicate effectively with auditees, audit team members, and leadership. Prepare for and lead effective client interviews to understand, document, and evaluate business processes, risks and controls as outlined in IAS methodology. Effectively coordinate and lead assembled audit team members through discussions and/or meetings to ensure a firm understanding of the review and findings as the audit progresses. Present and effectively communicate identified audit issues and coordinate and review remediation efforts outlined by Management.
• 20% - Independently execute audit programs including design and execution of testing strategies with the incorporation of data analytics, analyzing process documentation and evaluating the design effectiveness and efficiency of controls as related to SECU policies, standards and quality of operations, and regulatory compliance, and implementing testing strategies in accordance with IAS methodology. This includes participation in continuous auditing activities.
• 20% - Demonstrate leadership and commitment to continuous improvement through independency, minimal necessary oversight, training and guidance of junior audit team members, deeping individual knowledge of the organization, operations, policies, procedures, laws and regulations applicable to SECU, and overall knowledge of auditing principles.
• 20% - Demonstrate positive influence in IAS and SECU. Participate in maintaining the audit universe, updating the risk assessment, and creating the IAS Audit Plan. Assist with the creation and maintenance of the audit schedule. Serve as team lead on audit projects and play an active role in ensuring overall audit objectives are being met. Actively engage in Credit Union discussions, focus groups, and committees as opportunities arise. Demonstrate the ability to utilize resources to promote change in the organization. Serve as a go-to audit resource throughout the organization.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required

Relevant Experience:

5-8 years Required

Required Knowledge, Abilities, Skills:

Must have working knowledge of tools & technical processes including identity & access management, database management; software development and quality assurance methodologies, change management, vulnerability management, penetration testing, data loss prevention, batch processing, business continuity/disaster recovery planning; enterprise architecture, telecommunications, data center operations, etc. Thorough knowledge of audit principles, practices, and methodologies including risk assessment and audit documentation Good decision making skills Must have excellent organization skills and analytical ability Proven ability to manage multiple projects and due dates simultaneously and a track record of timely completion and thorough documentation Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information ina succinct and concise way to all levels of management Ability to work independently and in a team setting Ability to grasp the underlying concepts in complex information Ability to identify root causes to problems Demonstrated ability to lead others Highest level of integrity and objectivity to preserve the independence of all audit functions Must be able to cooperate and collaborate with co-workers whether working onsite or in a remote setting Proficient in Microsoft Office business applications Must be able to speak English fluently Ability to travel when required

Special Position Requirements:

Previous work experience in IT auditing or other relevant experience in information technology preferred.

Certifications:

IT/Auditor Certification (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSSP, CIA etc.) is preferred but not required Degree in computer science preferred

Disclaimer

SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need. State Employees' Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with a \"Do the Right Thing\" mission and a goal of helping people in our community. SECU values the differences in our staff and in our North Carolina communities. We believe that embracing the uniqueness of individuals makes our cooperative stronger, more innovative and better able to serve SECU members.