Senior Information Technology Auditor

Job Summary:

The Senior Information Technology Auditor supports Internal Audit's goals by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the University's IT operations, compliance with related policy, regulation and IT controls. Assignments will include, but not be limited to, conducting information systems audits, consulting services and various projects.

The Senior IT Auditor will be responsible for performing complex audits and other projects in accordance with policies established by the University Board of Trustees, The Institute of Internal Auditors' Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics ("Standards"), Information Systems Audit and Control Association ("ISACA") guidance, Internal Audit Policies and Procedures, and applicable regulations.

Essential Functions:

• With Internal Audit Management, determine audit scope, objectives and key risks.
• Independently plan all aspects of audits, including preparing audit programs, testing and reporting
• Independently perform audit procedures, including interviews with University personnel, tests of internal controls and compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures
• Supervise fieldwork and provide guidance to staff
• Follow-up on test exceptions to determine validity
• Analyze audit evidence and evaluate adequacy of controls
• Organize workpapers to support conclusions
• Prepare audit observations, recommendations for improvement and draft audit reports and memos
• Communicate scope, objectives, audit observations and conclusions to all levels of Management
• Interact with administrators, faculty, and staff, and with external audit agencies, as needed
• Consult with and advise administrators, faculty, and staff related to IT
• Follow-up on management's action plans
• Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned by Internal Audit Management
• Keep abreast of institution policies and procedures, current developments in IT and auditing, as applicable
• Mentor and help develop junior staff
• Efficiently execute research
• Think critically and exercise professional skepticism, judgment and discretion
• Effectively learn the business of higher education via on the job training
• Manage time to efficiently work on several projects simultaneously, meet milestones and complete assignments within budgeted time

Other Functions:

Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

• Five or more years of audit experience with at least 3 years of information technology audit experience or other relevant IT experience
• Bachelor's degree in MIS/Computer Science, business administration or related discipline
• Pursuing CISA, CIA or other relevant audit or IT certification
• Have a working knowledge of the Standards and ISACA's COBIT Framework
• Practically apply auditing methods, concepts and tools
• Three or more years of experience documenting audit observations, risks and recommendations for audit reports
• Two years or more of experience writing audit reports
• Ability to understand new and complex technology and assess IT controls
• Strong analytical skills and inquisitive
• Proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and execute research; practically apply various audit methods, concepts and tools
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

• Four or more years of IT audit experience
• Attained CISA, CIA or other relevant audit or IT certification
• Experience with SANS and ISO IT control frameworks
• Experience with electronic audit workpaper technology
• PeopleSoft experience
• ACL experience
• Higher education experience

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to independently travel to all UMass campuses, the Boston central office and other University locations.
• Typical office environment.
• May require occasional hours on nights and weekends.

Additional Details:

Salary up to $110,000.