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Lone Star College · 23 hours ago

Senior Auditor, IT Audit & Consulting Services

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$86K/yr - $104K/yr

5+ years exp

Lone Star College is a recognized institution providing high-quality education to over 80,000 students each semester. They are seeking a Senior Auditor for IT Audit and Consulting Services to lead audits focused on IT systems and processes, ensuring compliance and enhancing the university's IT control environment.

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Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead IT risk assessments to identify emerging risks and areas for improvement in IT systems and controls, and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan

Lead and execute IT audits and consulting/advisory engagements, including audits of IT governance, cybersecurity policies and controls, cloud systems, enterprise applications, data management practices, etc. Evaluate IT controls, identify key risks and gaps, and design effective testing procedures. Work collaboratively with the Office of Technology Services team at a variety of levels to assess technical environments and provide practical, actionable recommendations

Promote the use of data analytics and data visualization techniques to evaluate large data sets for trends and anomalies, and perform data-driven continuous reviews. Identify themes, trends, and emerging risks for advancement and communication to senior management

Prepare clear, comprehensive, and timely audit reports, outlining observations, risks, and recommendations Communicate audit results to senior management, the IT department, and other stakeholders, ensuring understanding and buy-in for recommendations. Follow up with leadership at a variety of levels on the implementation of management action plans

Participate in system implementation reviews, assessing system development life cycle (SDLC) controls and project governance

Collaborate with internal audit staff on integrated audits involving IT systems, finance, operations, and compliance functions. Provide IT audit expertise and insight on cross-functional audit projects, ensuring technology-related risks and controls are adequately assessed

Stay current with the latest developments in IT auditing, cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory changes affecting higher education. Participate in ongoing professional development, including training and certifications related to IT audit, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies

Maintain proficiency in audit standards, policies and procedures and remains current with the ever-changing audit profession, including new approaches to evaluate and report on issues related specifically to colleges

May oversee and direct the activities of other auditors as assigned, and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Lead and mentor junior auditors, providing guidance on audit processes, risk management, and security controls

Work collaboratively with internal and external contacts, including outside vendors and external auditors, utilizing excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Work closely with the Office of Technology Services, CIO, and CISO to align audit efforts with institutional priorities

Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Qualification

IT audit experienceCertified Information Systems AuditorIT security practicesData analytics proficiencyData visualization toolsIT governance frameworksProject management methodologyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork ability