Senior/Staff IT Auditor (IT Auditor)

NACBA; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an IT Auditor to oversee independent appraisals of financial, operational, and IT controls. The selected candidate will conduct audits, collaborate on assessing compliance, and manage audit team activities. This in-person role in Bloomington offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, possess significant IT risk evaluation experience, and hold or be willing to obtain CISA certification.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with IU contributions

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break

Generous paid time off plans

Qualifications

• 5 years applicable experience in evaluating IT risks required.
• CISA certification required within 2 years from hire.
• Strong technical aptitude and working knowledge of auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts IT audits and assesses compliance with policies.
• Manages IT auditors and reviews their performance.
• Communicates deficiencies and recommends actions for control improvements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Confidentiality

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

The Office of Internal Audit collaborates and partners with clients to provide an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the University's financial, operational and information technology internal control activities.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts IT audits and develops system processes, networks, and related resources/processes to determine the adequacy of general and application controls and to assess compliance with applicable policies, procedures, statutes, and contract requirements.
• Collaborates with financial and operational auditors in applying information systems audit principles and concepts, identifying the relevant automated controls to include in the audit scope, designing audit programs/procedures to assess their adequacy, and documenting the impact of strengths or weaknesses to current audit procedures/objectives.

General Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates activities of IT auditors; reviews working papers and conducts auditor performance appraisals by audit to evaluate compliance to auditing standards and the quality of work completed
• Collaborates with financial and operational auditors in applying information systems audit principles and concepts, identifying the relevant automated controls to include in the audit scope, designing audit programs/procedures to assess their adequacy, and documenting the impact of strengths or weaknesses to current audit procedures/objectives
• Consults with the client's management and IT professionals to gather information regarding the client's IT infrastructure, applications, and/or policies and standards
• Conducts detailed risk assessments of all significant technical aspects of the client information systems and technology which includes assessing a broad range of technical platforms, processes, university IT policies, and both IU, industry and application- specific technical specifications
• Communicates deficiencies with client's management and recommends actions to improve controls, enhance information integrity, streamline processes, and reduce costs; and recommends changes in policies and procedures to enhance controls or correct deficiencies
• Performs post-audit reviews to determine the extent to which audit recommendations have been implemented
• Writes and develops queries to extract and manipulate data from highly complex computer systems to facilitate audit compliance and substantive testing procedures.

Qualifications

This position is posted at the Advanced Career Level but may be filled at the Career Career Level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.

Advanced Requirements:
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 5 years applicable experience and demonstrated proficiency in evaluating IT risks (such as cybersecurity, information security, and/or IT systems analyst)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) upon date of hire or within 2 years from date of hire

Preferred

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) upon date of hire

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Promotes information sharing
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data
• Demonstrated written communication skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Assumes personal responsibility for actions
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Friendly and service-oriented
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Maintains composure under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Proactively approaches responsibilities
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Working knowledge of auditing standards, university policies, and relevant government regulations

Career Requirements:
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 2 years information technology experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) upon date of hire
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) upon date of hire

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated written communication skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Promotes information sharing
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Assumes personal responsibility for actions
• Friendly and service-oriented
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Working knowledge of auditing standards, university policies, and relevant government regulations

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is available.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana
This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

Starting salary for a Staff (Career-level) IT Auditor is $64,000, with additional consideration given for experience, education, and skills.
Starting salary for a Senior (Advanced-level) IT Auditor is $76,000, with additional consideration given for experience, education, and skills.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection
Job Family: Internal Audit
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