Senior IT Auditor

TriQuest; Texas; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TriQuest is seeking a Senior IT Auditor for a six-month contract in Live Oak, Texas. The role focuses on evaluating IT controls, identifying technology risks, and supporting governance, risk management, and compliance activities.

Hybrid work with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote for local candidates. The successful candidate will work with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external auditors to assess controls, document findings, and recommend improvements across infrastructure, applications,

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to evaluate IT systems and identify control gaps.
• Critical thinking to assess situations objectively and make risk-based decisions.
• Problem-solving to develop practical solutions addressing audit findings.
• Clear communication of technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across IT and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Support IT audit planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting.
• Evaluate IT controls, perform control testing, and document results.
• Analyze systems, processes, and data to identify anomalies, risks, and control gaps.
• Prepare process narratives, audit workpapers, and audit reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings and discuss recommendations.
• Lead audit entrance meetings, testing discussions, and exit meetings.
• Assess IT risks and controls across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and third-party risk management.
• Support technology-related risk management, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to advisory activities related to system implementations and process enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Integrity and Professionalism

Technology Awareness

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Other IT tools and systems

Job description

Location: Live Oak, Texas 78233
Work Arrangement: Hybrid | 2 days onsite, 3 days remote (local candidates only)
Contract Duration: 6 months, with potential extension
Contract rate:$43.27-$48.08
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

Position Overview

TriQuest is seeking a Senior IT Auditor for a six-month contract opportunity with a well-established organization in Live Oak, Texas. This role will focus on evaluating IT controls, identifying technology-related risks, and supporting effective IT governance, risk management, and compliance practices.

The successful candidate will work with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external auditors to assess controls, document findings, and recommend improvements across various technology environments. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to audit initiatives involving infrastructure, application controls, cybersecurity, data privacy, and third-party risk management.

The contract may be extended based on business needs and performance. A potential full-time opportunity may also be considered, but conversion is not guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support IT audit planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting.
• Evaluate IT controls, perform control testing, and document results.
• Analyze systems, processes, and data to identify anomalies, risks, and control gaps.
• Prepare process narratives, audit workpapers, and audit reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings and discuss recommendations.
• Lead audit entrance meetings, testing discussions, and exit meetings.
• Assess IT risks and controls across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data privacy, and third-party risk management, as applicable.
• Support technology-related risk management, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to advisory activities related to system implementations and process enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Evaluate IT systems and identify control gaps and potential risks.
• Critical Thinking: Assess situations objectively and make sound, risk-based decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Develop practical and effective solutions to address audit findings.
• Communication: Clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: Build productive relationships with stakeholders across IT and other departments.
• Leadership: Guide audit engagements and mentor junior team members.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain accurate documentation and ensure the quality of audit workpapers and findings.
• Adaptability: Navigate changing priorities, evolving technologies, and emerging risks.
• Integrity and Professionalism: Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards.
• Technology Awareness: Stay informed about emerging technologies, cybersecurity risks, and audit tools.

Software and Systems

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Office
• Other IT tools and systems applicable to individual audit engagements