SENIOR IT AUDITOR (COUNTY AUDITOR) ACTIVELY RECRUITED

Cook County•Chicago, IL

1d•$109,309 - $120,675•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior IT Auditor designs, plans, and implements IT audit programs based on risk assessments; plans and leads IT audit engagements; and provides IT guidance and support on technology risks across audits. The role reviews IT systems and processes to identify risks and control weaknesses, documents findings, prepares detailed reports, and communicates results to bureau and department heads and senior leadership. It also monitors recommendations and supports implementation of corrective actions, collaborates with IT professionals and stakeholders on best practices, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and standards such as NIST, COBIT, and ISO. The Senior IT Auditor stays informed about technologies and industry standards and identifies and supports the use of computer-assisted audit techniques (CAAT) for audits. This is an actively recruited, at-will, safety-sensitive position. A signing bonus may be available. Selected candidates must complete required post-offer screening, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination. The position requires legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. Eligible employees may work in a hybrid environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or a directly related field.
Four years of experience as an IT Auditor or directly related experience.
Good standing as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of and ability to apply internal audit standards, IT risk assessment and governance frameworks, and cybersecurity standards including NIST, COBIT, ISO, and COSO.
Knowledge of and experience applying the Government Accountability Office’s Yellowbook and the Institute of Internal Auditor’s Redbook internal auditing standards.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to financial operations, records, and auditing.
Skill in organizing information logically to support audit results.
Ability to balance competing projects and tasks accurately.
Effective verbal and written communication with IT and non-IT staff, including objective and tactful communication while maintaining professional skepticism and confidentiality.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Must pass required pre-employment screening for a safety-sensitive position, including a drug test.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of IT controls testing in technical environments and evaluating risk-based controls across functional IT areas, including networks, firewalls, vulnerability management, systems development, information security, database management, and project management.

Responsibilities

Design, plan, and implement IT audit programs based on risk assessments.
Plan and lead IT audit engagements and provide IT guidance and support for technology risk across audits.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of IT systems and processes to identify potential risks and control weaknesses.
Document findings, prepare detailed audit reports, and communicate results to bureau and department heads and senior leadership.
Monitor audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are implemented successfully.
Work with IT professionals and stakeholders to implement best practices throughout the County.
Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations and standards, including NIST, COBIT, and ISO.
Stay current on technologies and industry standards to enhance audit procedures.
Identify and support the application of computer-assisted audit techniques (CAAT) for audits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Basic term life insurance.
Pension plan.
Deferred compensation program.
Employee assistance program.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Voluntary benefits.
May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Eligible employees may have access to a hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
The position may be eligible for a signing bonus.