44939BR
Extended Job Title:
IT Senior Auditor
Position Description:
Performs advanced and complex information technology/information system (IT/IS) audits, investigations, and consulting engagements for Texas Tech University System and all component institutions. Duties include participation in all phases of engagements, including planning, fieldwork, review, communication, and reporting. Lives and promotes the values of the Texas Tech University System: People First, Integrity, Community, Exemplary Service, and Resilience. Work is performed under general supervision with some latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Requisition ID:
44939BR
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Independently demonstrate an effort to understand information technology/information system (IT/IS) environment and applies knowledge in performing engagements. Understand IT/IS risks and objectives when approaching audit steps.
Participate in the audit planning process, including risk assessment, establishment of audit objectives and scope, and development of the audit program.
Independently conduct interviews and produce workpapers (including narrative documents, detailed analyses, tables, and other documents) that are clear, concise, and organized in a logical way and fully support conclusions and audit objectives.
Assists in collecting and analyzing data and information for potential risk or opportunities for more effective and efficient automation of processes (i.e., data mining, data analysis, continuous monitoring.)
Perform workpaper review in assigned areas to ensure documentation is clear, concise, fully supports conclusions and audit objectives, and is organized in a logical way.
Exhibit the ability to write professional, concise, comprehensive, and clear reports to management to communicate the results of engagements.
Proactively monitor time budgets and deadlines on assigned work and make consistent effort to meet budgets and deadlines.
Demonstrate growth in understanding audit procedures, controls, standards, and best practices in IT/IS auditing. Exhibit the ability to communicate audit techniques to others.
Proactively communicate to ensure the audit team stays abreast of audit issues and progress related to assigned areas, as well as provide continuous feedback and evaluate performance of team members.
Demonstrate the ability to build effective client relationships and communicate with clients regarding the audit process and results in a professional, comprehensive, clear and concise manner.
Demonstrate sound professional judgment, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making skills to recognize problems and determine solutions to address the issues.
Demonstrate a team-based orientation and leadership potential by working cooperatively on teams and contributing proportionately to team efforts.
Contribute to continuous departmental improvement, including critiquing audit processes, in order to conduct future audits more effectively and efficiently. Contribute to the use of automated audit tools within audit processes and procedures.
Live and promote the values of the Texas Tech University System: People First, Integrity, Community, Exemplary Service, and Resilience.
Grant Funded?:
No
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Work Location:
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications:
Interested in pursuing professional certification, such as CISA, CIA, or CISSP.
Department:
TTUS Audit Services
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Recommendation/Referral, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift:
Day
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in information systems, business administration, or related area. Three years of professional level auditing or related experience. Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University:
Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities - Texas Tech University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center , Angelo State University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (http://Angelo State University) and Midwestern State University .
Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).
In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.
Job Family:
Legal and Compliance
Job Sub Family:
Audit
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
IT Senior Auditors will occasionally supervise the work other team members on specific IT/IS audit engagements.
Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to carry a laptop, work extended hours, and travel. The integrity to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of internal auditing standards and practices, and knowledge of IT control frameworks and security standards (e.g., NIST, TAC 202, etc.). Familiarity with auditing information technology platforms, systems, networks, and related environments (e.g., operating systems, database security, network security, and application controls).
Annualized Pay Range:
$59,000 - $77,100 - $94,900
