Senior IT Auditor / Lead IT Auditor

Senior IT Auditor / Lead IT Auditor

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Location: Hybrid – Greensburg, PA 15601 or Akron, OH 44320 – 50 miles from location. Duration: 6-month contract to hire

Roles

• Level 4: Senior IT Auditor (7–10 years experience)
• Level 5: Senior / Lead IT Auditor (8–11 years experience)

Position Overview

This role is a senior-level individual contributor within the Internal Audit organization, functioning at a level comparable to a manager in other companies. The position is responsible for leading IT audit engagements, supporting data analytics initiatives, and partnering with leadership on risk, controls, and remediation strategies. This role blends hands-on audit execution with strategic advisory responsibilities across enterprise IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute IT audits aligned to the annual audit plan, from planning through reporting
• Manage audit scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent engagements
• Partner with enterprise risk and business stakeholders to identify risks, assess controls, and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop remediation plans and communicate audit findings
• Perform audits across cybersecurity, system implementations, and enterprise IT processes
• Contribute to advisory engagements (5–10% of workload), particularly early-stage initiatives and large programs
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior audit team members
• Coordinate with external auditors as needed
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and insights
• Advise on control design and best practices while maintaining audit independence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or a related field
• 7–11+ years of relevant experience in IT audit or closely related field
• Direct hands-on experience executing IT audits in large or complex organizations
• Strong understanding of IT risk, controls, and audit methodologies
• Experience with risk-based audit planning and execution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Certifications

• Relevant professional certification required (or must be obtained within 1 year of hire)
• Acceptable certifications include CISA, CISSP, CPA, CRISC, or similar credentials

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with industry-standard frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and COSO
• Experience auditing cybersecurity controls and system implementations
• Exposure to enterprise technologies such as ERP systems, audit tools (e.g., TeamMate, AuditBoard), databases, and server environments
• Experience working in manufacturing, utilities, or similarly complex environments

Work Environment

Hybrid role with regular on-site expectations in Greensburg, PA or Akron, OH. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to one of the listed locations. On-site presence will increase following conversion to full-time employment.

Contract-to-hire structure allows for evaluation prior to full-time conversion. Organization supports professional development, including reimbursement for certification materials. Role offers strong visibility with senior leadership and involvement in high-impact enterprise initiatives.