Senior IT Internal Auditor

JOB-10045716

Anticipated Start Date

March 2, 2026

Location

Taylor, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a membership-based, nonprofit corporation dedicated to ensuring the reliability of the electric grid in Texas. As the independent system operator for the region, they seek skilled professionals to support their critical mission — ensuring a reliable electric grid, efficient markets, open access, and retail choice. With a diverse organization, employees bring a wide range of experience and expertise to excel in the current energy landscape while preparing for the future.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior  IT Internal Auditor to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes across technology systems and business operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and security of IT systems while supporting compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

Job Description

• Evaluate internal controls, processes, and IT systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with policies and standards.
• Document evaluations clearly and in accordance with professional internal auditing standards.
• Apply professional judgment to determine appropriate actions within defined procedures and practices.
• Respond to inquiries and provide guidance to colleagues or junior team members.
• Contribute to audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities.
• Participate in audits across various departments and levels of management.
• Review policies, procedures, and documentation to gain an understanding of audit areas.
• Perform testing according to audit programs and evaluate risks and controls.
• Follow up on prior audit recommendations to ensure adequate internal controls are maintained.
• Prepare thorough workpapers to support audit results in compliance with auditing standards.
• Assist in drafting reports and formal communications summarizing audit findings.
• Develop proficiency in conducting internal audits and business reviews independently.
• Lead audit engagements and coordinate with management and staff across departments.
• Identify risks within audit areas and develop audit programs with specific testing criteria.
• Recommend improvements in processes, procedures, and operations.
• Draft and issue reports and formal communications summarizing audit results.
• Lead complex audits with diverse and ambiguous scopes requiring advanced data analysis.
• Review workpapers for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to professional standards.
• Initiate and lead investigations or special audits to mitigate risk and strengthen internal controls.
• Interface with external auditors on joint reviews or evaluations of internal processes.
• Provide training to new or current employees on audit procedures and best practices.
• Participate in cross-functional projects applying IT governance, risk, and control expertise.
• Oversee report drafting and review work completed by junior auditors.

Job Skills Required

• Intermediate Level: Minimum of 2 years of relevant audit or IT risk management experience.
• Senior Level: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible audit experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting IT audits or “first-time” audits on technical or industry-specific topics.
• Preferred experience with IT governance frameworks and control environments such as NIST, ITIL, ISO, COSO, or equivalent.
• Preferred experience auditing areas such as information security, cloud technologies, AI systems, change and release management, configuration management, IAM, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and software licensing.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, databases, applications, and networking processes and controls is desirable.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor preferred
• CIA – Certified Internal Auditor preferred
• CISM – Certified Information Security Manager preferred
• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional preferred

Pay Rate

• $55 - $62 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)