IT Security Auditor

Title: IT Security Auditor

State Role Title: Auditor II

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Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: www.vita.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as an IT Security Officer.

Virginia IT Agency (VITA) helps ensure the Commonwealth of Virginia provides a safe, secure technology environment enabling state agencies to accomplish their respective missions.

The Commonwealth Security & Risk Management (CSRM) Directorate of VITA oversees the technology environment and in doing so, offers significant benefits to agencies of the commonwealth. CSRM is currently seeking an IT Auditor to help perform risk-based IT Security Audits for agencies electing to use VITA’s Centralized IT Security Audit Service.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn about, support, and help protect many operations within the commonwealth.

At VITA, we are driven by our mission to deliver sustainable and effective results through innovative, efficient, and secure services. Our vision is to be Virginia's most customer-focused technology partner, dedicated to empowering the Commonwealth by connecting, protecting, and innovating.

Be a part of our transformative journey. Apply now and contribute to shaping the future of technology in Virginia!

Minimum Qualifications

Prior experience working in a public accounting firm as an IT Auditor following Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and/or in an internal audit department following the International Professional Practices Framework (Red Book).

Working knowledge of information security standards and controls with an in-depth knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia IT Security Standard SEC530 and/or NIST 800-53.

Ability to apply information technology governance frameworks such as COBIT.

Ability to evaluate controls over IT infrastructure, operating systems, network components, and business applications.

Experience writing audit reports and presenting results to senior management.

Possess one or more of the following professional certifications: Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Additional Considerations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Email: VITAhr@vita.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.