Information Systems Auditor – Backup & Data Recovery

Job Overview

• We are seeking a qualified Information Systems Auditor to conduct a focused audit of our accounting servers and data backup infrastructure.
• This role will assess the effectiveness, reliability, and security of our current data backup and recovery processes, ensuring they comply with best practices and support business continuity objectives.
• The audit will specifically evaluate the backup strategies for our accounting systems, including their implementation, scheduling, monitoring, testing, and restoration capabilities.

• Conduct a comprehensive audit of the current backup methods and policies for all Accounting-related servers and data repositories.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure, software, and tools used for backup and recovery, including offsite/cloud-based solutions.
• Assess the consistency, frequency, and completeness of backup processes, including full, incremental, and differential strategies.
• Test and validate data restoration procedures at various levels (file, database, server image, and full disaster recovery scenarios).
• Identify gaps or risks in backup integrity, scheduling, encryption, and retention policies.
• Review user access and security protocols related to backup data and restoration tools.
• Document all findings and provide actionable recommendations to improve backup reliability, security, and compliance.
• Collaborate with IT staff and third-party vendors (if applicable) to validate systems, access logs, and restoration capabilities.
• Produce a final audit report including an executive summary, technical findings, remediation priorities, and proposed action plan.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, or related field. 5+ years of experience in IT audit, systems administration, or cybersecurity with direct involvement in data backup and recovery.
• Strong understanding of accounting system infrastructures (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics GP).
• Familiarity with backup solutions (e.g., Datto, AWS backup) and cloud/offsite backup best practices.
• Experience with risk assessments and business continuity planning.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC are highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, including report writing and presenting findings to senior leadership.