Cook County Government · 9 hours ago
IT AUDITOR (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Cook County Government is seeking an IT Auditor to support the design, planning, and implementation of IT audit programs. The role involves conducting comprehensive reviews of IT systems, documenting findings, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
GovernmentNon ProfitResidential
Responsibilities
Support the design, planning, and implementation of information technology (IT) audit programs informed by documented risk assessments
Assist in planning IT assignments and provide IT guidance and support applicable to technology across all audits
Conduct comprehensive reviews of IT systems and processes to identify potential risks and control weaknesses
Document findings, prepare audit reports, and support the communication of results to County bureau/department heads and senior leadership
Monitor recommendations to ensure successful implementation of corrective actions
Escalate any issues potentially impacting the quality or completion of assignments
Collaborate with IT professionals and stakeholders to support the implementation of IT audits and cybersecurity best practices across the County
Help ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations and standards (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), etc.)
Stay updated on new technologies and industry standards to enhance audit procedures
Identify and support the application of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAAT) for all audits
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or a directly related field
Two (2) years as an IT Auditor or directly related experience
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required
Valid driver's license is required
Knowledge and experience of applying internal audit standards, IT risk assessment and governance frameworks, and cybersecurity standards (NIST, COBIT, ISO, and COSO)
Knowledge and experience applying the Government Accountability Office's Yellow Book and the Institute of Internal Auditor's Redbook standards
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to IT operations, records, and auditing
Skill in organizing information in a logical manner to support audit results
Ability to balance multiple competing projects with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats to objectively and tactfully communicate with IT and non-IT staff while maintaining an attitude of professional skepticism and confidentiality throughout audits
Skilled in the Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
Voluntary Benefits
You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
Company
Cook County Government
Cook County Government is a government agency that provides resident services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.1MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office
2023-06-13Grant· $1.1M
Leadership Team
Recent News
2025-05-04
Chicago Tribune
2024-05-24
2024-05-24
Company data provided by crunchbase