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Senior It Auditor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior IT auditor

Morristown, NJ

$96K - $127K/yr

Company Description Our client who is a Fortune 500 Financial Services Company is looking for talented Senior IT auditors. Auditing o Perform SOX IT testing for the Company's operating units. o ...

Sr. IT Auditor

Westerville, OH · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for an experienced Sr. IT Auditor to support a contract opportunity with client in Westerville, Ohio. This role focuses on strengthening ...

Sr. IT Auditor

El Monte, CA · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

The Senior IT Auditor will assist Internal Audit management with project planning, execution, and reporting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Under the direction of IT Audit management, owns the execution of ...

Sr. IT Auditor

Monroe, CT

$93K - $122K/yr

Company Description North Star Staffing Solutions The Senior IT Auditor will assist audit teams in performing application reviews, conduct comprehensive reviews of information systems that support ...

Senior IT Auditor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

As a Senior IT Auditor, you will be responsible for evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of the organization's IT systems, controls, and processes. You will lead and conduct audits focused on ...

Senior IT Auditor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

Overview As a Senior IT Auditor, you will be responsible for evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of the organization's IT systems, controls, and processes. You will lead and conduct audits ...

Senior IT Auditor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

Overview As a Senior IT Auditor, you will be responsible for evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of the organization's IT systems, controls, and processes. You will lead and conduct audits ...

Sr IT Internal Auditor

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$90K - $118K/yr

The Senior IT Auditor will lead and complete risk-based audits, including cybersecurity and operational assessments, across intricate processes and technical domains, focusing on information systems ...

Sr IT Internal Auditor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$90K - $118K/yr

The Senior IT Auditor will lead and complete risk-based audits, including cybersecurity and operational assessments, across intricate processes and technical domains, focusing on information systems ...

Sr IT Internal Auditor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

The Senior IT Auditor will lead and complete risk-based audits, including cybersecurity and operational assessments, across intricate processes and technical domains, focusing on information systems ...

Senior IT Auditor

Houston, TX · On-site

$114K - $119K/yr

About the Opportunity LHH is partnering with a well-established and growing organization seeking a Senior IT Auditor to join its internal audit team. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex ...

Senior IT Auditor

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Reporting to the Manager IT Audit, the Senior IT Auditor is responsible for assisting the Global Internal Audit team in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and ...

$100 - $125/hr

Reporting to the Manager IT Audit, the Senior IT Auditor is responsible for assisting the Global Internal Audit team in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and ...

Sr IT Internal Auditor

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$90K - $118K/yr

The Senior IT Auditor will lead and complete risk-based audits, including cybersecurity and operational assessments, across intricate processes and technical domains, focusing on information systems ...

Sr IT Auditor II

$96K - $126K/yr

Overview of Position The Sr IT Auditor II is responsible for the understanding and evaluation of the internal control and risk environment within Assurant, Inc. at the assigned business or enterprise ...

Senior IT Auditor (Hybrid)

Mckinney, TX · On-site

$87K - $114K/yr

Could you be our next Senior IT Auditor ? Globe Life is looking for a Senior IT Auditor to join the team! In this role, you will be responsible for conducting audits on control design, effectiveness ...

Senior IT Auditor (Hybrid)

Mckinney, TX · Hybrid

$87K - $114K/yr

Could you be our next Senior IT Auditor ? Globe Life is looking for a Senior IT Auditor to join the team! In this role, you will be responsible for conducting audits on control design, effectiveness ...

About the Opportunity LHH is partnering with a well-established and growing organization seeking a Senior IT Auditor to join its internal audit team. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex ...

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How much do senior it auditor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior it auditor in the United States is $109,713.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $123,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a senior IT auditor do?

A Senior IT Auditor is responsible for evaluating and ensuring the effectiveness of an organization’s information technology systems and controls. They conduct audits to identify risks, assess compliance with regulations and policies, and recommend improvements to strengthen IT security and operational efficiency. Senior IT Auditors also lead audit teams, prepare detailed reports, and work closely with management to implement corrective actions. Their work helps organizations safeguard sensitive data and maintain trust in their IT infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior IT auditor?

To thrive as a Senior IT Auditor, you need expertise in IT risk assessment, auditing standards, and a strong understanding of information systems, typically backed by a degree in information technology, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with audit tools like ACL, IDEA, or TeamMate, and certifications such as CISA or CISSP, are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you identify risks and clearly present findings to stakeholders. These skills are essential to ensure robust IT controls, compliance, and the protection of organizational assets.

What are some common challenges faced by senior IT auditors when working with cross-functional teams?

Senior IT Auditors often collaborate with departments such as IT, compliance, finance, and operations. A frequent challenge is effectively communicating technical audit findings to non-technical stakeholders to ensure understanding and appropriate action. Additionally, balancing the need for independence with building positive working relationships can be complex. Navigating varying priorities and schedules across different teams also requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

What is the difference between Senior It Auditor vs IT Auditor?

AspectSenior IT AuditorIT Auditor
CertificationsCPA, CISA, CISSP often preferredLikely entry-level certifications or none
ExperienceTypically 3+ years in IT auditEntry-level or 1-2 years experience
Work EnvironmentLeads audits, reviews policies, mentors juniorsPerforms audit tasks, assists senior auditors
ResponsibilitiesOversees audit projects, assesses risks, reports findingsExecutes audit procedures, documents results

The main difference between a Senior IT Auditor and an IT Auditor lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Senior IT Auditors typically have more experience, hold advanced certifications, and lead audit projects, while IT Auditors focus on executing audit tasks and supporting senior staff. Both roles are essential in maintaining organizational IT compliance and security.

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$96K - $127K/yr

Full-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Perform SOX IT testing for the company's operating units.

  • Formulate recommendations to improve internal control processes and SOX compliance efforts.

  • Support financial and operational internal auditors by extracting and analyzing data from financial systems.


Job description

Company Description

Our client who is a Fortune 500 Financial Services Company is looking for talented Senior IT auditors. 

Job Description

Auditing

o Perform SOX IT testing for the Company's operating units.

o Formulate recommendations to improve internal control processes, work programs and other SOX compliance efforts, as appropriate.

o Follow up on outstanding action points within an agreed timetable and ensure that all issues are closed in a timely fashion.

o Scope of audits may include any of the following:

IT general controls -testing of change management, security administration, computer operations, physical security, and other relevant IT general controls

Information Security - execution of audits to ensure compliance with Information Security standards

Financial Audit Assistance - support financial and operational internal auditors by extracting and analyzing data from financial systems using software tools such as IDEA.

Business Unit Assistance:

o Provide advisory services to business units relative to the design of application controls and security related controls for system implementations with a view to building in internal controls that are commensurate with the size and complexity of the operations.

o Work on special technology-related projects for business units, as requested.

Communication:

o Participation in internal planning meetings and regular communications within the Internal Audit Department.

o Regular contact with the VP and SVP of Internal Audit and communication of plans and activities.

o Regular contact with business unit IT management and maintenance of knowledge of business unit plans and strategies.


Qualifications

BA/BS degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

3+ years of working experience in Information Security, IT audit and/or IT SOX Compliance

Solid operational understanding of Identity and Access Management technologies and methodologies across multilayer and multi-technology networks, system, application and databases.

Operational knowledge of infrastructure technologies and diverse operating systems (e.g., Virtualization, z/OS, z/VSE, UNIX/Linux and Windows platforms), Network security devices (e.g.,firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, proxies, network taps), and relational databases (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL, AS400, DB2, IBM Mainframe)

Understanding of Information Security industry auditing tools (e.g., CIS Benchmarking Tool, Rapid 7, Symantec Control Compliance Suite CCS)

Solid understanding of Backup and Recovery best practices and methodologies as well as the industry technologies utilized (e.g.,NetBackups)

Conceptual understanding of PCI, ISO/IEC 27000 series, ITIL and COBIT standards, European data protection, IT infrastructure and processes, IT governance, project management, principles of internal controls

Ability to independently evaluate controls over security processes, infrastructure, network, applications and databases according to established timetables and requirements

Security and Audit certifications (e.g., CIPP, CISSP, CISM, or CISA) are desirable

Additional Information

65-95k plus bonusÂ