Senior IT Internal Auditor

Senior IT Internal Auditor

JOB-10045327

Anticipated Start Date

January 28, 2026

Location

Remote

Type of Employment

Contract to Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a membership-based, nonprofit corporation dedicated to ensuring the reliability of the electric grid in Texas. As the independent system operator for the region, they seek skilled professionals to support their critical mission — ensuring a reliable electric grid, efficient markets, open access, and retail choice. With a diverse organization, employees bring a wide range of experience and expertise to excel in the current energy landscape while preparing for the future.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior IT Internal Auditor to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes across technology systems and business operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and security of IT systems while supporting compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

Job Description

• Evaluate internal controls, processes, and IT systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with policies and standards.
• Document evaluations clearly and in accordance with professional internal auditing standards.
• Apply professional judgment to determine appropriate actions within defined procedures and practices.
• Respond to inquiries and provide guidance to colleagues or junior team members.
• Contribute to audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities.
• Participate in audits across various departments and levels of management.
  
• Review policies, procedures, and documentation to gain an understanding of audit areas.
  
• Perform testing according to audit programs and evaluate risks and controls.
  
• Follow up on prior audit recommendations to ensure adequate internal controls are maintained.
  
• Prepare thorough workpapers to support audit results in compliance with auditing standards.
  
• Assist in drafting reports and formal communications summarizing audit findings.
  
• Develop proficiency in conducting internal audits and business reviews independently.
  
• Lead audit engagements and coordinate with management and staff across departments.
  
• Identify risks within audit areas and develop audit programs with specific testing criteria.
  
• Recommend improvements in processes, procedures, and operations.
  
• Draft and issue reports and formal communications summarizing audit results.
  
• Lead complex audits with diverse and ambiguous scopes requiring advanced data analysis.
  
• Review workpapers for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to professional standards.
  
• Initiate and lead investigations or special audits to mitigate risk and strengthen internal controls.
  
• Interface with external auditors on joint reviews or evaluations of internal processes.
  
• Provide training to new or current employees on audit procedures and best practices.
  
• Participate in cross-functional projects applying IT governance, risk, and control expertise.
  
• Oversee report drafting and review work completed by junior auditors.

Job Skills Required

• Intermediate Level: Minimum of 2 years of relevant audit or IT risk management experience.
• Senior Level: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible audit experience.
  
• Demonstrated experience conducting IT audits or “first-time” audits on technical or industry-specific topics.
  
• Preferred experience with IT governance frameworks and control environments such as NIST, ITIL, ISO, COSO, or equivalent.
  
• Preferred experience auditing areas such as information security, cloud technologies, AI systems, change and release management, configuration management, IAM, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and software licensing.
  
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, databases, applications, and networking processes and controls is desirable.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor preferred
  
• CIA – Certified Internal Auditor preferred
  
• CISM – Certified Information Security Manager preferred
  
• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.