Senior IT Auditor

Position Overview

Mechanics Bank is seeking a Sr. IT Auditor to join our team in a hybrid work environment from our Roseville, Irvine, Walnut Creek, or Seattle offices. Under the supervision of Audit Management, you will perform IT and InfoSec audits—using FFIEC guidance, cybersecurity frameworks, SOX 404 requirements, regulatory guidance, and Bank policies—to assess the operational effectiveness of our IT infrastructure. You will deliver high-quality audit reports with recommendations and guidance, ensuring adherence to the annual audit plan. Compensation: Salary: $83,290.00 - $149,910.00 annually, with an AIP/Bonus of up to 15%.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess IT controls across hardware, software, and applications; conduct audits of varying sizes and complexities and recommend appropriate audit scopes.
• Manage the entire audit lifecycle including risk assessment, walkthroughs, SOX 404 testing, overseeing staff, interfacing with external auditors, and reviewing work papers.
• Prepare and deliver detailed work paper documentation that highlights control deficiencies, inefficiencies, or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provide management with recommendations for revisions to policies and procedures based on audit findings.
• Assist in developing audit and analytical programs as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Bank IT auditing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong understanding of the CIS control framework and the FFIEC IT Handbook.
• Proven proficiency in IT auditing, including documenting control deficiencies and executing SOX 404 testing.
• Experience working for a publicly traded company and managing multiple assignments concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with data mining software products such as ACL or IDEA.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or other technology-related designations.
• Excellent understanding of bank accounting principles and analytical techniques.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution.
• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and Student Loan Assistance Program.
• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services.
• Paid time off: 11 paid holidays, paid sick days (accruing one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually.
• Free personal checking and savings account plus discounted rates on primary residence loans with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply).