Are you passionate about IT audits and eager to contribute to the success of the nation's largest public university system? The California State University Chancellor’s Office is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to join their team, offering a unique blend of remote and in-office work in beautiful Long Beach, CA. In this role, you'll conduct impactful IT audits driving innovations that safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical data. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide strategic insights on risk management and operational efficiencies, directly influencing the future of IT practices within a system that empowers nearly half a million students across 23 diverse campuses! If you have strong audit experience, great customer service skills, and are an effective communicator, apply today!

Another Source’s client, California State University Chancellor’s Office, is recruiting a Senior IT Auditor to join their team. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work 2 days remotely and three days in the office in Long Beach, CA. 

Here’s a little about CSU Chancellor’s Office and the position they are recruiting for:  

Did you know?  The CSU is the nation’s largest four-year public university system, providing transformational opportunities for upward mobility to nearly 460,000 students from all socioeconomic backgrounds— nearly one-third of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Its 23 universities, which stretch from Cal Poly Humboldt in the north to San Diego State in the south, prepare students for life-changing careers and power California and the nation.  The CSU recently welcomed Dr. Mildred Garcia as the CSU’s 11th Chancellor and as the first-ever Latina to lead the university system.  

Learn more about California State University Chancellor’s Office here: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/about-the-csu/Pages/default.aspx 

About the role:  

The Senior IT Auditor conducts information technology and integrated audits to assess the adequacy of internal controls related to the confidentiality, availability and integrity of data. Your role will involve identifying and communicating areas of risk within IT, providing strategic advice to management on risk control considerations, and actively seeking opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies and strengthen business process controls. 

In this dynamic role, you will prepare detailed documentation supporting audit findings and contribute to the development of comprehensive reports. Additionally, you will play a key role in providing training and support to non-information technology auditors, participating in financial and operational reviews, and leveraging data extraction and interrogation techniques to support audit activities. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with operational management will be crucial, as you apply your expertise to adapt to the evolving technological landscape and ensure effective audit outcomes. 

The anticipated yearly salary for this position is; $75,000 – $130,000 

Major Responsibilities:  

80% IT Auditing  

20% Data Extraction and Interrogation 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. 

• Minimum of two years’ experience in information technology/systems auditing;  

• CISA, CIA, or CPA certification is highly desired.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Knowledge of business processes, general and application controls, systems or application development, business continuity and disaster recovery, and procedures for technology areas including networks, communications, operating systems, databases, e-Commerce and Web technology; and experience in client/server environments. 

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Oracle, and/or UNIX a plus. 

• Proficiency with Windows and UNIX operating systems and relational databases such as Oracle, SQL, etc. 

• Knowledge of information technology governance standards and industry best practices (i.e., ISO, NIST, ITIL, etc.) and other IT methodologies. 

• Knowledge of security tools and concepts such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS, IPS and other security devices; and an understanding of the security implications of major regulations (i.e., FERPA, Identity and Privacy Laws, Graham-Leach-Bliley, HIPPA, PCI, etc.). 

• Working knowledge of various compliance frameworks such as COSO (internal control framework), COBIT 5 (ISACA’s Control Objectives for Information related Technology), and GTAG (IIA’s Global Technology Audit Guide). 

• Skill in analyzing technical information technology/systems issues, CSU policy and operating procedures, other directives, and related state/federal laws to form solid recommendations. 

• Thorough knowledge of: management and the principles and practices of auditing; general accounting theory; the interaction of systems and financial processes; internal control principles and concepts; and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics adopted by the Institute of Internal Auditors. 

What’s in it for you: 

The CSU system offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary:  

https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf  

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:  

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.  

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