Lead IT Auditor

H-GAC • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day. We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive. What will I be doing? The information technology auditor will conduct audits and review controls over H-GAC information technology and cybersecurity. In addition, ensuring that operations and documentation are consistent with NIST framework and the Texas Cybersecurity Framework as well as helping management implement best practices in information technology. The position will also support and train other internal audit staff in using information technology as an auditing tool.

Requirements

• Degree in Information Systems, Cyber Security, or similar.
• Written and verbal communication skills to interact with H-GAC management and staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
• 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties

Nice To Haves

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Responsibilities

• conduct audits and review controls over H-GAC information technology and cybersecurity
• ensuring that operations and documentation are consistent with NIST framework and the Texas Cybersecurity Framework
• helping management implement best practices in information technology
• support and train other internal audit staff in using information technology as an auditing tool

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees