Senior IT Audit Analyst

Highmark Health

112d • $67,500 - $126,000

About The Position

This job establishes and cultivates relationships with assigned areas related to information technology, security, system implementations, and data privacy, to assist in the development of the annual Internal Audit plan and the planning and execution of audit activities to determine whether Highmark Health and its subsidiaries' network of risk management, control, and governance processes, as designed and operated by management, are adequate and functioning. Executes to ensure the IT Assurance and Advisory programs aligned with the overall Internal Audit strategy. Assesses whether the processes and controls provide reasonable assurance that information technology and security risks are identified and managed, and that significant financial, operational, and protected information is secure, accurate, reliable, and processed timely. Determines and recommends improvements in the implementation of business process and systems changes and project management controls. Prepares reports for management summarizing the results of the audit and/or project, including providing recommendations on improvement opportunities. Interfaces and assists the independent auditors during external audit assessments, where necessary. Must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, employees in this role may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. In connection with this responsibility, employees in this role must adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• 5 years in Information Systems auditing OR 5 years in auditing and an Information Systems related discipline, such as Information Security, Change Management, Systems Development, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of computer application platforms, including but not limited to: Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, RACF, Linux, and Windows.
• Cybersecurity/ IT risk assurance expertise.
• Experience with Archer Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) suite of products.
• Certified Information System Audit (CISA).
• Certified Internal Audit (CIA).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the planning and execution of information technology, security, system implementations, and data privacy audit activities across the Highmark Health enterprise, while maintaining independence and adhering to professional industry standards.
• Creates a positive working environment through the building of solid relationships with team members.
• Assist with workloads of all team members; adjustment and redistribution of assignments accordingly to promote quality, team capabilities, and meeting client expectations.
• Assist in the establishment appropriate budgets and time frames to close-out and finalize audits/projects, including the identification and assessment of issues, development of audit reports, and review of supporting documentation and workpapers in accordance with Departmental standards.
• Identify and assess the organization’s key information technology, security, and data privacy risk areas; assist the IA management team by contributing to the development of the annual internal audit plan.
• Manage and mentor other internal audit resources through the execution of their work, providing constructive feedback and assistance.
• Provide technical and operational assistance to functional business areas in development, refinement, and documentation of IT controls, leveraging data analytics to facilitate effective and efficient audit work.
• Serve as departmental IT subject matter expert and enhance internal knowledge of IT controls and IT auditing concepts.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.
• Pay Range Minimum: $67,500.00
• Pay Range Maximum: $126,000.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees