Senior Auditor - Information Technology

Office of the State Auditor Senior Auditor – Information Technology

Opening Date: 5/14/26

Closing Date: until filled

Job Class Code: 0770

Grade: 27

Salary Range: $63,490.96 – $89,650.60

Minimum Starting Salary: $73,063.64 annually

The IT Senior Auditor provides technical and audit support, assisting in the planning, designing, and performance of audit assignments in accordance with GAO, AICPA, ISACA, and NIST guidance. The daily responsibilities include:

• Performing audits, analysis, and testing of information technology controls used by state government units across all layers of computing environments.
• Providing direct supervision to staff auditors by reviewing work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional IT auditing standards.
• Researching laws and regulations to ensure proper administration of information technology systems used to operate state and federal programs.
• Providing technical assistance to senior leadership and financial and program auditors.
• Acting as a resource for state agency personnel through identification of risks based on testing of technology controls, ensuring compliance with federal laws, regulations, contracts, and agreements.

• Knowledge of IT auditing standards, principles, techniques, methodologies, and practices promulgated by GAO, AICPA, ISACA, and NIST.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and lead a team, including planning, assigning, and overseeing procedures to fulfill audit objectives.
• Ability to interpret complex agency policies, procedures, and goals for audit planning purposes.
• Ability to conduct complex information technology control audits.
• Ability to apply, analyze and interpret data extraction and data analytics techniques, form conclusions, and coordinate action plans based on results.
• Ability to research and interpret technology-related state and federal laws, regulations, rules, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret and implement new auditing standards or accounting pronouncements.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex IT system designs, logic, functionality, and related processes, including organizational procedures and workflow.
• Ability to assess audit risk for complex information technology systems and processes, and effectively adjust to changes as necessary.
• Ability to effectively secure and document facts through investigation and interviewing.
• Ability to develop effective testing strategies to verify IT system functionality and controls.
• Ability to effectively and consistently conclude whether agency IT controls meet requirements based on audit testing results.
• Ability to effectively prepare and classify audit findings and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to effectively write technical work papers, reports and other documents; ability to review work of professional staff for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional auditing standards.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and/or Management Information Systems, or a four‑year equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible professional experience that demonstrates thorough knowledge of IT system audits and technical knowledge covering multiple areas such as IT security, change management, operating systems, software development, databases, networks, and cloud computing.

Preference will be given to candidates who hold a certified professional designation such as Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).

As an equal‑opportunity employer, the Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and ensuring an inclusive environment for applicants of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.