Senior IT Internal Auditor

Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washingto; Colville (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee communities

Job summary

Washington Dental Service is seeking a Senior IT Internal Auditor to lead and support audits of IT systems, cybersecurity, AI, and other technology-enabled processes. You will assess governance, risk management, and controls, providing clear, practical recommendations to strengthen decision-making and protect the organization.

This role offers competitive benefits, with base pay aligned to regional ranges and opportunities to advance professional development.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant internal audit or IT risk experience.
• Certification (CISA/CIA/CISSP) or willingness to pursue after hire.
• Knowledge of risk frameworks and audit standards.
• Experience with AI-related risk controls preferred.
• Able to communicate complex findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform IT internal audits and risk assessments.
• Evaluate IT general, application, and security controls.
• Conduct risk and security reviews on IT projects.
• Identify risks and control gaps with practical improvements.
• Collaborate with management to remediate issues.
• Complete audits per IIA Global Standards and guidelines.
• Participate in IT governance initiatives.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

CISA certification

CIA certification

CISSP certification

Tools

SOC 2

ISO 27001

COBIT

NIST

Job description

Are you interested in helping an organization manage technology and emerging risks with confidence? As a Senior IT Internal Auditor at Washington Dental Service, you will lead and support audits of IT systems, cybersecurity, AI, and other technology-enabled processes; evaluate whether governance, risk management, and controls are effective; and collaborate with teams across the organization to recommend practical improvements. Your work will help protect the organization, strengthen decision-making, and support our mission of promoting good oral and overall health for all.

We offer a highly competitive medical, dental and vision plans as well offering a generous 401k match and all employees start accruing vacation and sick time from their very first day. We empower employee development through our tuition reimbursement plan, professional development plans, and employee-led communities.

The pay range for this position In Western Washington varies between $87,100 – $136,800, and for Eastern Washington varies between $76,600 - $120,300. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza Corp. intends to offer the selected candidate a base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay will also be adjusted based on the candidate's geographic location.

Essential Responsibilities include the following:

• Plan and perform IT internal audits, risk assessments, and assurance reviews; communicate results in clear, accessible language tailored to the audience.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT general controls, application controls, and security controls against applicable requirements and Company policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk and security assessment reviews of systems under development and significant IT projects and initiatives.
• Apply knowledge of current technology environments and industry trends to identify potential risks, control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with management to develop pragmatic solutions to address identified issues and actively follow-up to confirm evidence supporting completion of remediation activities.
• Complete assigned audits in accordance with IIA Global Audit Standards and departmental guidelines.
• Contribute to various internal team and company initiatives and actively participate in professional audit and IT governance organizations.

The experience, skills, and education needed to succeed in the position are outlined below.

• 6+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, IT operations, cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, or a related field. Scope and depth of experience will be considered alongside length of service.
• A current relevant certification, or willingness and ability to pursue one after hire, such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, or another certification aligned with the role.
• Working knowledge of external risk assurance frameworks (NIST, HITRUST, ISO 27001, COBIT) and audit standards (SOC 2, Model Audit Rule).
• Working knowledge of information systems audit concepts, which may include cybersecurity, network security, IT operations, change management. cloud environments, identity and access management, or disaster recovery.
• Working knowledge of AI-related risks and controls, or demonstrated ability to build that knowledge, including generative AI risk, data governance, model risk, responsible AI principles, and human oversight.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop practical, risk-based solutions.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to assess evidence and explain conclusions.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly in writing and through meetings or presentations.
• Healthcare or benefit plan industry experience preferred.