Senior Auditor,IT Audit & Consulting Services Job The Woodlands area,Texas USA,IT/Tech

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations;
The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Senior Auditor, IT Audit and Consulting Services is responsible for leading and executing audits focused on information technology (IT) systems, infrastructure, and processes within the College. This role will assess the effectiveness, security, and compliance of IT systems, applications, and data, with a particular focus on risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance within the higher education environment. The Senior IT Auditor will also contribute to the design and execution of audits related to IT security, data privacy, and IT governance, providing recommendations to enhance the university's IT control environment.

The Senior IT Auditor will also participate in the development of risk-based audit plans and collaborate with other audit staff on cross-functional audits.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Lead IT risk assessments to identify emerging risks and areas for improvement in IT systems and controls, and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan.

Lead and execute IT audits and consulting/advisory engagements, including audits of IT governance, cybersecurity policies and controls, cloud systems, enterprise applications, data management practices, etc. Evaluate IT controls, identify key risks and gaps, and design effective testing procedures. Work collaboratively with the Office of Technology Services team at a variety of levels to assess technical environments and provide practical, actionable recommendations

Promote the use of data analytics and data visualization techniques to evaluate large data sets for trends and anomalies, and perform data-driven continuous reviews. Identify themes, trends, and emerging risks for advancement and communication to senior management

Prepare clear, comprehensive, and timely audit reports, outlining observations, risks, and recommendations Communicate audit results to senior management, the IT department, and other stakeholders, ensuring understanding and buy-in for recommendations. Follow up with leadership at a variety of levels on the implementation of management action plans

Participate in system implementation reviews, assessing system development life cycle (SDLC) controls and project governance

Collaborate with internal audit staff on integrated audits involving IT systems, finance, operations, and compliance functions. Provide IT audit expertise and insight on cross-functional audit projects, ensuring technology-related risks and controls are adequately assessed

Stay current with the latest developments in IT auditing, cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory changes affecting higher education. Participate in ongoing professional development, including training and certifications related to IT audit, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies

Maintain proficiency in audit standards, policies and procedures and remains current with the ever-changing audit profession, including new approaches to evaluate and report on issues related specifically to colleges

May oversee and direct the activities of other auditors as assigned, and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Lead and mentor junior auditors, providing guidance on audit processes, risk management, and security controls

Work collaboratively with internal and external contacts, including outside vendors and external auditors, utilizing excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Work closely with the Office of Technology Services, CIO, and CISO to…


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