Senior IT Auditor

Position Overview

The Senior IT Auditor at the University of Washington is responsible for planning and performing independent, risk‐based audit, assurance, and consulting activities related to IT internal processes, controls, risk management, and governance. This role not only audits internal IT operations—including computer forensics and data analytics—but also supports IT functions for Internal Audit by maintaining servers, installing software upgrades, testing backup/recovery procedures, and updating security plans and policies.

The position primarily supports IT audits in the healthcare space, ensuring that the internal audit function adds value and improves IT operations across the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive IT audits including risk assessment, planning, design of audit work programs, interviewing, documentation and analysis of processes, and preparation of detailed audit reports.
• Conduct computer forensics and data analytics, utilize computerized audit techniques, and ensure audit findings are clearly communicated and well-documented.
• Provide IT support for Internal Audit, including server maintenance, applying patches, software upgrades, periodic backup/recovery tests, and updating security plans and policies.
• Consult with University departments on new system development to ensure effective controls are in place, and participate in risk assessments and quality/process improvement initiatives.
• Perform follow-up reviews to verify that corrective actions have adequately addressed identified risks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of five years of audit experience, including at least three years of IT audit or technical equivalent experience.
• Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, or CISM.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications as permitted by legal requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to independently design and perform IT audits and reviews in a multi-platform computing environment.
• Strong understanding of IT internal controls with experience in computer forensics.
• Outstanding analytical, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Master’s Degree in IT, security, auditing, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS18, PCI standards, and hands-on experience using computerized audit tools such as SQL, Tableau, or ACL.
• Experience in higher education and/or healthcare audit is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $96,000.00 - $120,000.00 annual.
• Benefits: For information about benefits, visit UW Benefits.
• Shift: First Shift (United States of America).
• This is a regular, full-time position (FTE: 100%) and is not part of a union.
• Working Environment: Flexible and partially remote work schedule available.