Information Systems Auditor

WHAT WE OFFER

* General Salary Increase of 3.50% effective 12/20/2026 and  3.50% effective 12/19/2027.

* Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.

* Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.  

* Annual Leave - 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.

* Annual Leave Redemption - The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours in the preceding twelve months.

* Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.  

* Health Plans - You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626.86 for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.

* Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.  

* Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security.  If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.

* Holidays - 13 paid days per year, which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

THE AUDITOR CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

By State Law, the Auditor-Controller is charged with the responsibilities normally associated with that of the Chief Financial Officer.  The office is responsible for establishing and overseeing the accounting and financial operations of all activities under the Board of Supervisors' control.  The Auditor-Controller provides the County with professional fiscal leadership to protect the interests of the citizens of Ventura County; promotes public oversight;

and provides accountability. These services are performed in a customer-oriented, efficient, economical, and effective manner.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, the Information Systems Auditor reviews information systems for best practices; plans, organizes, directs, and performs complex audits of information systems infrastructure, operations, security, and application systems; and provides specialized technical support for internal auditing activities, including data analytics.

This employee performs audits of automated information processing systems and operations that require specialized knowledge of computer operations and systems analysis.  The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization, and possess a proven track record of completing information technology audits that resulted in increased efficiencies and/or strengthened internal control design and effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Extensive experience in the application of sound principles and practices in information technology.

* Ability to easily adapt between working independently and collaboratively.

* Strong report writing, presentation, and research skills.

* Ability to seize the initiative with confidence, set objectives, and drive results.

* Passion for the profession and a commitment to good stewardship of public funds.

* Possession of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies. There is one (1) Regular vacancy within the Auditor Controller's office.

The Information Systems Auditor is a management classification and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

The following duties are considered characteristic but not inclusive, and are examples only:

* Serves as project manager responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and performing a wide range of information systems audits, including audits of infrastructure, operations, security, and…