Senior IT Auditor

Title: Senior IT Auditor I @ Chicago, IL
Terms of Hire: Full Time.
Financial Client
The Senior IT Auditor I, Information Technology (IT), is responsible for conducting and documenting audits throughout the Corporation. This role leads audit project teams, which includes providing oversight to the audit team and communicating results of the engagement to management. The Senior IT Auditor I provides technical expertise and training to auditors within the engagement audit team and works closely with Audit Managers to confirm the scope of the audit and to devise an appropriate testing approach to be performed during the engagement.
Provides training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team.
# Audit Methodology
# Identify risk and controls within processes, and provide risk assessment.
# Lead internal audit projects related to IT general controls, information security/cyber, pre/post system implementation, IT governance, and operational areas; Assists with the development of the audit budget and/or timeframe for how the audit will be completed based on the objective and risk of the areas covered within the engagement.
# Finalizes planning documents and conducts first level review of planning documents as required.
# Coordinates with other audit teams (business unit, regional, and specialist) to ensure evaluations of related areas occur timely and cover key areas within the audit.
# Applies analytical skills to review information, perform assessments of the audit results, and evaluate the adequacy of controls.
# Reviews the work papers of the audit team members ensuring that departmental standards have been met.
# Communicates the audit status to business unit stakeholders and Audit Services management.
# Drafts findings and recommendations for the purpose of status updates, memos, and audit reports.
# Maintains technical competence by ongoing training, seeking development opportunities and applying new knowledge to daily work assignments.

Minimum of 4-5 years of IT auditing and systems experience with a focus on information security and cyber security controls (e.g., NIST Cyber Security Framework controls).
# Solid knowledge of audit procedures and technical security and control standards usually obtained through related work experience and a four year degree program is required to perform system audits.
# Solid understanding of Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) and non-ITGCs (e.g., Configuration Management, Vendor Management).
# Solid understanding of Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) controls (e.g., Skills as needed to perform testing of design and operational effectiveness of application controls (e.g., Knowledge of the operations, functions, and objectives of interfacing areas is required to properly audit operations, services, systems, workflow, and operational impact on other areas.
# has in-depth knowledge of business unit/function.
# Knowledge of systems software applications and databases common to the mainframe and distributed environments, such as UNIX, iSeries, and Windows is a plus.
# Understanding of networks, routers, and firewalls is also a plus.
# Certified Information System Audit (CISA) certification is preferred. Additional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or other related certifications is a plus.

Ability to react and respond on a timely basis.
# Ability to adapt and react positively in a changing and dynamic work environment.
# Flexibility, multi-tasking, creative thinking, good business judgment skills are required to meet strict deadlines and manage other projects.
# Proficiency in Data Analytics a plus.
# Proficiency in Word and Excel a plus.
# All applications will be kept strictly confidential and once shortlisted, our team will be in touch with you for further discussions.
This is a full time position
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