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City and County of Denver · 1 day ago

Lead Information Systems (IS) Auditor-AO

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $167K/yr

3+ years exp

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Lead Information Systems Auditor to join their Auditor's Office, which provides independent oversight to safeguard public investments. The role involves leading audits of information systems, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring compliance with governmental standards while working collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.

GovernmentHealth CareNon ProfitPublic SafetySecurity

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducts information technology audits and evaluates city organizations and programs that include, but are not limited to, effectiveness, efficiency, public policy assessment, governance, and internal control and compliance objectives as defined by generally accepted government auditing standards, other standards used in IT audits, and Audit Services Division’s operating policies and procedures

Evaluates organizational operations and/or program results for potential areas of improvement such as operational efficiency, technology optimization, decreased turnaround times, streamlining of processes, and improved customer service with the goal of providing maximum value for resources expended

With limited supervision, designs various auditing tests, including data analytics, to determine the reliability, integrity, and internal control of the financial and operational systems for compliance and performance purposes

Contributes to the identification of risks and the development of the annual IT risk assessment

Assists with monitoring third-party contractors conducting IT and cybersecurity audits

Applies relevant IT audit and security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, COBIT, ISO, etc. while conducting IT audits and integrated audits

Gathers, examines, and analyzes information about the organization to be audited using best practices and performance benchmarks that are applicable to that organization

Assists the IS Audit Manager and other team members with all aspects of audits including project planning, fieldwork, report writing, workpaper review, and presentation of results

Assists the IS Audit Manager with day-to-day activities of each audit engagement and ensuring that project team members are conducting assigned audit work

Produces high-quality written products that analyze, synthesize, and explain complex issues to a variety of audiences, including agency stakeholders and citizens of Denver

Performs audit follow-up work for assigned audits to verify implementation of recommendations

Contributes to the development of audit team performance goals, documents team performance, provides performance feedback, and provides information for the annual formal performance evaluation of IS audit team members

Takes appropriate action in response to management feedback

Effectively and clearly communicates information to various audiences and possesses strong interpersonal skills

Ability to develop and conduct oral presentations of audit findings and recommendations

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualification

IS auditingIT complianceData analyticsIT audit frameworksIS/IT audit certificationInformation securityCloud computingChange managementProject managementCoaching skillsCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationWritten skills

Required

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Public Administration, Government Analytics, or directly related field

Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of senior level professional experience auditing and evaluating information technology business practices and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency

Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements

Licensure & Certification: IS/IT audit certification (CISA, CISSP, GIAC etc.) or ability to receive certification within one year of employment. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Preferred

Experience leading government performance, financial, IT, compliance and/or contract audits

Three to five years professional work experience as a Senior IS Auditor

Knowledge of information technology areas, such as information security, cloud computing, IT general controls, configuration management, change management, IT operations, data backup and recovery, and network controls

Knowledge of IT best practices as described in CIS, NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, CJIS, ITIL, etc

Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards

An advanced degree

Effective coaching and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate and develop staff

Possesses strong verbal and written skills

Experience working in diverse teams

Displays the ability to apply critical thinking and communication skills to resolve complex audit topics