Senior It Auditor

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The Senior IT Auditor is responsible for developing, planning, and executing audit programs, with guidance from audit management. This includes documenting and communicating risks; providing input on control issues; recommending process changes; and monitoring corrective actions for improving the existing practices of the organization. Assists audit management with the performance of continuous audit monitoring activities in the IT area throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develops the audit scope, work programs, and testing procedures with guidance from management.
• Completes assigned audits, advisory engagements, or special projects, as the Lead or a team member, adhering to department processes and quality standards within established timelines.
• With limited supervision, conducts interviews to gather pertinent information regarding department functions, policies, and procedures.
• Documents business and system processes as needed, identifying relevant risks and controls.
• Effectively and efficiently executes process design reviews and control testing procedures to fulfill audit objectives.
Competencies Required:
• Growing understanding of auditing standards, internal control frameworks, key components/layers of IT and IT practices.
• Clear written and verbal communication, interviewing, and presentation skills.
• Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently to conduct audits from beginning to end and facilitate multiple projects at a time within a sense of urgency in order to meet deadlines.
• Critical thinking with ability to research, assimilate information, apply effective problem solving and analytical skills, and influence issue resolution.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees.
• Proficient computer skills.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
• 2+ years in IT auditing or information technology experience required; OR
• 4+ years of business operations experience with exposure to IT internal controls and risk assessment practices required.
• Experience in performing IT audits in a lead role and reading SQL code preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of IT components such as operating systems, databases, platforms, network hardware and software, security tools, cloud services, data mining tools, and common software/applications preferred.
Formal Education & Certification:
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Industry recognized certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred.
Work Status:
• Full-Time.
Travel:
• Less than 5% travel expected.
Working Conditions:
• Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.