Internal Auditor -Information Technology

Internal Auditor -Information Technology

Salary

$64,540.00 - $70,994.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09581

Department

INTERNAL AUDIT

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Are you passionate about technology and driven to make a difference within your community? The City of Hampton is seeking a Information Technology Auditor to ensure our systems are secure, efficient, and forward-thinking.

The purpose of the class is to ensure City Information Technology (IT) systems and data are secure, compliant, and efficient. The IT Auditor will assist with identifying and managing risks like cyberattacks, data breaches, and system failures; ensure that IT systems and data management comply with laws and regulations; and identify areas where IT operations can be improved, which can result in cost savings and better business performance; protect an organizations IT assets from unauthorized access, use, and destruction; and ensure that an organizations database is accurate, updated, and reliable.

What youll be doing:

• Plans and conducts all phases of information technology audits independently or as a team leader to include general and application controls, systems or applications development, information security, business continuity and disaster recovery, and procedures for technology areas including network, communications, operating system, database and web-based technology. Ensures all work is performed in accordance with applicable professional standards. Presents audit findings and recommendations or audit related issues to department and executive management verbally and/or in writing.
• Performs continuous monitoring and auditing to analyze current data from City software systems to assure the accuracy, integrity and reliability of the data. Identifies trends or anomalies. Reconciles differences and inconsistencies. Analyzes for administration of systems to include general and application controls.
• Reviews system data, files, and tables to determine if new analytical tests can and should be developed for inclusion in the audit. Creates new test(s) to include programming, reporting, and resulting files.
• Participates as an audit liaison in information technology development projects to include systems planning, design, and implementation ensuring effective use of control techniques and efficient use of resources. Tests transactions and reviews system specifications to ensure that controls are adequate and operational.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Science and
• A minimum of three years of full-time equivalent auditing, accounting, experience, preferably with a governmental unit or agencies or closely related experience.
• Requires a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Other comparable certifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation within three years of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check and credit history check related to this position.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.

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Examples of Work

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Plans
• EAP Provider: ComPsych
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Chubb Term Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.

• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement(1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit Mission Square.

• Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or see the Guidance Resources Website.

01

Do you have a Bachelors Degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field? Please list degree field below

02

Which of the following best describes the type of audits that you have conducted? Select all that apply.

• Financial Audit
• IT Audit
• Compliance Audit
• Performance Audit
• None

03

Which of the following best describes your years of full-time experience in auditing or accounting? MUST BE INCLUDED IN WORK HISTORY TO BE CONSIDERED.

• Less than a year experience
• 1-3 years experience
• 3-5 years experience
• 5 or more years experience

04

Do you have a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)? Other comparable certifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or able to acquire the certification within three years of employment. If certified please include which certification below:

05

This position requires that you possess a valid Drivers License and have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

06

I understand that this position may require that work be performed during non-standard work hours and that it may require extended hours to accomplish job duties.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

08

I understand this position is exempt.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr