Computer Information Systems Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Job Description:

Crowe’s Audit IT Assurance group offers two alignments within the practice, depending on your educational background: 1) Accounting/CPA-track, or 2) Technical. We will determine your alignment during the interview process. While all positions fall within the same practice under the Audit IT Assurance umbrella, we align those with more technical majors (ex: MIS, cybersecurity, digital security, computer science, etc.) under the Technical track. For those pursuing both accounting/CPA-track and technical majors, again, we will determine the best alignment during the interview process.

Finance, Accounting, CPA-Track Majors

Joining Crowe's IT Assurance practice is an to interact with client leadership, understand the IT environments that are transforming the way we do business today, and help provide assurance that controls are operating the way they should. From day one, you will be a part of a team that is looking to transform the way we perform audits through the use of technology, learn about industry standards that help define and secure our clients’ control environments, and make recommendations to help them maintain compliance with applicable standards as required within the industry they operate.

Qualifications:

We are seeking college seniors or grad students, pursuing degrees in one of the following preferred majors (or similar):

• Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Information Systems Auditing and Control
• Management/Computer Information Systems
• Informatics
• A focus on IT auditing, security, and/or specific technologies would be beneficial but is not required

Candidates must:

• Have strong academic credentials
• Pursuing CPA-eligibility (150 credit hours) by graduation
• Be willing to travel
• Have a desire to continue personal growth through continuing professional education, self-study, and pursuit of accounting and audit certifications
• Be capable of independently managing time and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences, such as company officers (CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, COOs) and Audit Committees

Desirable Pre-requisite Knowledge:

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact in team environment and foster client relationships
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with auditing concepts (sampling, creating controls, testing controls)
• Eager to develop strong technical skills for technologies and applications our clients use

Technical Majors

Joining Crowe’s IT Assurance practice is an opportunity to interact with client leadership, understand the IT environments that are transforming the way we do business today, and help provide assurance that controls are operating the way they should. As technology continues to be the key and ever-advancing driver for businesses and their customers, the need for assurance over IT security and controls continues to be on the rise. Crowe’s IT Assurance team meets these challenges through the following industry solutions:

• Payment Card Industry (PCI) Consulting & Compliance
• HITRUST Consulting & Compliance
• Systems and Organization Controls (SOC) Consulting & Assurance
• Cybersecurity Consulting & Assurance products

Responsibilities:

• Planning and performance of assessment fieldwork and review of evidence to support the conclusions of the client’s IT environment
• Assistance in the preparation of client deliverables
• Advising clients on changes to their operating and IT environment
• Maintaining relationships with key client personnel
• Consulting with management of large organizations

Qualifications:

We are seeking college seniors or grad students, pursuing degrees in one of the following preferred majors (or similar):

• Cybersecurity
• Management/Computer Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Information Systems Auditing and Control
• Computer Programming and Technology – concentration in Networking

Candidates Must:

• Be willing to travel - Our team travels mostly around the continental US (international travel possible)
• Have a desire to continue personal growth through continuing professional education, self-study, pursuit of certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM), and mentoring/training less experienced team members
• Be capable of independently managing time and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be eager to develop strong technical skills for technologies and applications our clients use
• Have strong interpersonal skills to interact in team environment and foster client relationships
• Have ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Desirable Pre-requisite Knowledge:

• Able to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of networking technology, including system and/or network administration knowledge on UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft Windows
• Familiar with auditing concepts (e.g. controls testing) and basic knowledge of IT controls and security
• Knowledge of security areas such as Auditing, Policy, Database Security, Firewall Design and Implementation, Risk Analysis, Identity Management, Access Management, or Web Services

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $62,000 - $100,000 per year.

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More about Crowe:

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country’s best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

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