***No third-party candidates, corp-to-corp, H1-B will be accepted.***
Title: Senior IT Auditor
Location: Greater Phoenix Area, Arizona
Schedule: Hybrid
Model: Initial full-time, six-month contract with the ability to convert to a permanent employee
About the Client:
Our Client works through both public and private partnerships to operate one of the largest regional transportation systems.
The Role:
We are looking to hire a Senior IT auditor with an analytical mind and expertise in IT systems, applications, and infrastructure. Senior IT auditors are expected to have outstanding problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a great understanding of cybersecurity trends.
To ensure success, a Senior IT auditor must be capable of maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information while working with a variety of technologies, security problems, and troubleshooting the network. Top candidates will display an excellent understanding of Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, and Security Audits.
Senior IT Auditor Responsibilities:
- Examine internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk, and develop remediation strategies.
- Troubleshoot security and network problems.
- Respond to all system and/or network security breaches.
- Plan, implement, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protection of the organization’s data, systems, and networks.
- Participate in the change management process.
- Test and identify network and system vulnerabilities, and create counteractive strategies to protect the network.
- Conduct efficient and effective IT audit procedures.
- Communicate complex technical issues in simplified terms to the relevant staff.
- Perform regular audit testing and provide recommendations.
- Review, evaluate, and test application controls.
- Provide recommendations and guidance on identified security and control risks.
- Develop a strong understanding of business and system processes.
Senior IT Auditor Requirements:
- A degree in information technology/computer information systems or related. (essential).
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (essential).
- 2+ years of work experience as an IT Auditor.
- Experience with firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Office 365 Security, VSX, and Endpoint Security.
- Financial and IT application experience (SAP, QAD, MFGPro, Peoplesoft, and Hyperion).
- Expert in Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, and Security Audits.
- Clear understanding of IT audit methodologies.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.