Senior IT Auditor: IT Controls & InfoSec Lead

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to plan and conduct IT and security audits across the university. The role liaises with outsourced IT audit partners, coordinates activities, and ensures timely, high-quality deliverables while upholding professional standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, professional certifications (CISA/CIA/CPA) or ability to obtain, and experience evaluating IT controls and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business information technology, data analysis, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Possession of a professional certification such as CISA, CIA, or CPA, or able to obtain upon being hired.
• Experience conducting or supporting information technology audits, including evaluation of general IT controls, application controls, and technology related risks.
• Working knowledge of information security principles, IT governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Knowledge of information systems, technology infrastructure, networking concepts, databases, and cloud-based environments sufficient to assess IT risks and controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits and advisory engagements focusing on IT controls, information security, and related risks across the university.
• Act as liaison between Internal Audit and outsourced IT audit partners; coordinate activities, review deliverables, ensure quality and timely completion.
• Develop risk-based approaches to assessing IT processes and systems; communicate assessment results through clear reports.
• Establish rapport with university stakeholders and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance and internal controls.

Skills

IT auditing

Information security

IT governance

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Professional judgment

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in business information technology

Bachelor's degree in data analysis

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to plan and conduct IT and security audits across the university. The role liaises with outsourced IT audit partners, coordinates activities, and ensures timely, high-quality deliverables while upholding professional standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, professional certifications (CISA/CIA/CPA) or ability to obtain, and experience evaluating IT controls and risks.