IT Auditor

Cobb EMC • Marietta, GA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cobb EMC is hiring an IT Auditor to lead assigned information technology and related internal audits across Cobb EMC and its subsidiaries, including Gas South. The role covers the full audit lifecycle, from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, reporting, and monitoring recommendations. It also uses technology for continuous auditing, data analysis, and compliance oversight, and supports efforts to evaluate and improve risk management, internal controls, and governance.

The IT Auditor works with technology, operational, compliance, and business leaders; coordinates with external IT audit service providers; and supports internal audit staff with IT system and control testing. The role contributes to IT risk assessment, audit planning, quality assurance, compliance monitoring, employee education, and advisory work on corporate projects. It may include presenting audit results to senior management or the Audit Committee.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, either 7 a.m.–4 p.m. or 8 a.m.–5 p.m. After training, the position is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days remote, based on workload or business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in computer information systems, IT operations, network administration, IT support, or related IT functions.
• At least two years of experience in internal audit, IT audit, cybersecurity, or related control assessment work.
• Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, data loss prevention, endpoint security, cloud environments, databases, and security audits.
• Experience with IT audit methodologies and frameworks such as ISO, COBIT, NIST, and NERC-CIP.
• CISA certification or ability to obtain it within an established period after hire.
• Internal Audit Practitioner designation in progress toward completion within one year of hire, if not a Certified Internal Auditor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Power BI, Planner, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in IT control processes, security, systems, networks, databases, cloud environments, and operational technology.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to study utility operating trends and recommend improvements.
• Effective interpersonal, conflict management, organizing, planning, project management, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, meet competing deadlines, research and synthesize information, and work independently with limited direction.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous electric and/or gas utility industry or cooperative experience.
• Familiarity with the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Standards.
• Experience with scripting or automation.
• Experience creating audit programs, performing audit testing, and writing reports.
• Experience researching, reading, and applying corporate and regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity risks and mitigation.
• Hands-on IT experience.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned internal audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter, IIA Global Standards, ISACA Code of Professional Ethics, and department procedures, including planning, risk assessments, fieldwork, and workpaper documentation.
• Lead IT audit execution, coordinate with external IT audit service providers, and support internal audit staff with assigned IT system and control tests.
• Assess internal IT controls, evaluate control effectiveness, and design control tests.
• Maintain working relationships with technology, operational, compliance, and business leaders to support audit planning, fieldwork, remediation monitoring, continuous monitoring, and IT control activities.
• Write audit findings that address criteria, condition, cause, and effect, with actionable recommendations; present findings constructively and prepare draft audit reports.
• Monitor whether management implements audit recommendations in a timely manner.
• Use corporate systems and business intelligence tools to maintain and improve continuous auditing programs.
• Help modernize and improve the internal audit function through dashboards, audit analytics, automated routine testing, and other data-driven tools.
• Assist with IT risk assessments, development of the internal audit plan, and the internal audit quality assurance and improvement program.
• Occasionally attend senior management and/or Audit Committee meetings to discuss internal audit activities and results.
• Support periodic training or education to foster risk, controls, and compliance awareness.
• Represent the internal audit department in an advisory capacity on corporate project teams when assigned.
• Keep informed about internal audit, cybersecurity, data privacy, IT best practices, and applicable legal and regulatory changes; develop an understanding of Cobb EMC and Gas South business processes and systems.
• Assist with other internal audits, compliance, monitoring, and risk management activities, including operational audits as assigned.
• Identify potential compliance risks and opportunities to coordinate internal audits and compliance assurance activities.
• Assist with compliance assurance and monitoring, and support employee training on compliance obligations.

Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance premiums, effective on the first day of employment.
• Retirement Security Pension plan.
• Automatic 7% company-paid 401(k) contribution with additional matching.
• Annual bonus program.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level