IT Auditor

IT Auditor Position

An Information Technology (IT) Auditor participates in the audit, analysis, and testing of IT controls across all layers of computing environments such as physical, operating system, database, network, and application layers as well as end-user processes and security. The computing environments range from cutting-edge cloud computing models to shared service data centers and consortiums to individual client-server and midrange and mainframe environments.

Assists in conducting IT audits or other IT engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units, including, but not limited to, the review and evaluation of automated systems and internal controls, necessary testing, and other related procedures.

Assists in the compilation of general statistical data.

Assists in monitoring critical IT projects as required by law.

Determines extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.

Assists in the preparation of reports recommending improvements in information systems, and internal and other management controls.

Prepares recommendations for reporting suggested changes to statutory and budgetary requirements.

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards

Knowledge of IT system requirements

Knowledge of research techniques

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements

Skill in the use of a personal computer

Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Ability to handle confidential information

Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

Ability to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reached

Ability to work well as a team member

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work within deadlines

Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditees

Ability to maintain objectivity

Ability to make sound judgments and decisions

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree, meeting the educational requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (one year of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree if application was made prior to August 2, 1983, to the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant's examination); or A master's degree from an accredited college or university in management information systems or information studies with an emphasis in information technology; or A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, management information systems, or information studies with an emphasis in information technology and one year of relevant professional experience; or A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in another field of study and possession of a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate or a master's degree in business administration and one year of relevant professional experience; or Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy. The minimum salary for IT Auditor, the entry level classification, is $52,008. There is a $4,752 annual area differential for official headquarters assignments in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties and a $1,776 annual area differential for official headquarters assignments in Lee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Orange, and St Lucie Counties. Individuals possessing a Certified Public Accountant certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy, a CISA certificate, or qualifying work experience may be employed at above the entry level.

All employees can join a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or, depending upon county of residence or official headquarters, a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan. Full-time employees pay a small monthly cost for individual or family coverage. Part-time employees pay the employee cost plus a prorated share of the employer cost.

All employees can join a dental insurance plan that provides individual or family coverage at no cost to full-time employees. Part-time employees pay a prorated share of the premium.

All employees are eligible for straight term life insurance, with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit. All employees will have an automatic basic life insurance benefit of $25,000. This benefit is provided at no cost to full-time employees. Part-time employees pay a prorated share of the premium. Employees may purchase additional levels of term life insurance.

Group Long Term Disability Insurance is available at no cost to all employees who are employed a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Available supplemental insurance plans include cancer, intensive care, accident, disability, vision, dental, and hospitalization coverage.

Full-time employees earn annual leave based on creditable service:

• Up to 5 years – 11 hours per month (16.5 workdays per year)
• 5 to 10 years – 13 hours per month (19.5 workdays per year)
• Over 10 years – 15 hours per month (22.5 workdays per year)

Part-time employees earn a prorated amount of annual leave based on the number of hours worked per month. Unused annual leave balances, not to exceed 60 workdays, may be carried forward to succeeding years. Unused annual leave in excess of 60 workdays is transferred to the employee's sick leave balance at the end of each calendar year.

Full-time employees earn 9 hours of sick leave per month or 13.5 workdays of sick leave each year. Part time employees earn a prorated amount of sick leave based on the number of hours worked per month. There is no limit to the number of sick leave days an employee may accumulate.

Employees may earn up to 200 hours of compensatory leave in a 12-month period.

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day are recognized as paid holidays. In addition, each employee may designate 1 day each calendar year as a personal holiday.

Employees, except for certain re-employed retirees, are members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Employees contribute, on a pretax basis, 3% of their base salary toward the monthly retirement cost and the Office pays the remainder. The FRS allows members to choose either the defined benefit plan or the defined contribution plan.

Employees may elect to designate a portion of their salary to a tax-deferred investment program. The State-administered Deferred Compensation Plan works to supplement FRS benefits.

We pay an annual salary increase of $2,400 to employees who pass the CPA examination, an annual salary increase of $1,800 to employees who pass the CISA and an annual salary increase of $1,008 to employees who pass the CISSP, CISM, CFE, or CFF examination. A maximum of two annual salary increases may be granted for passing certain combinations of these six examinations.

We offer flexible work schedule options. Each full-time employee, with the approval of his or her supervisor, may choose an 8-hour workday that falls between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, no workday may begin later than 9:30 a.m. and no workday may end earlier than 3:30 p.m.

We are dedicated to continuing professional education and provide a comprehensive training program at no cost to employees. Training provided to professional audit staff includes a minimum of 80 hours of specialized instruction every 2 years, meeting the continuing education and training requirements of Government Auditing Standards and the Florida State Board of Accountancy requirements for CPAs. Training provided to professional information technology staff includes 40 hours annually in areas related to IT systems and auditing.

Full-time employees may apply, on a space-available basis, at a State university or college for up to 6 credit hours per term for which tuition and fees will be waived.

The Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) program is available to active employees and has two types of reimbursements: Healthcare and Dependent Care. The program allows employees to have money deducted routinely from their paychecks for unreimbursed eligible expenses, and to shelter those funds from Federal income tax. Employees designate the annual amount to set aside into their account.