IT Auditor

Title: IT Auditor

State Role Title: Auditor II

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $105,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: https://www.vita.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as an IT Auditor with the Commonwealth Security and Risk Management Division.

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate and conduct IT security audits for participating customer agencies.

Either independently or as a team leader within existing guidelines, the IT Auditor objectively develops, interprets, and/or evaluates compliance with policies, procedures, standards, and frameworks.

Develops audit plans, target objectives, review procedures, and project plans.

Performs work of varied and considerable difficulty requiring advanced data collection, analysis, forecasting, and report writing.

Exercises considerable discretion and judgment in making recommendations related to the overall audit process.

Serves as a resource to others in resolving more complex problems.

Provides risk evaluation and mitigation services to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Frequently contacts internal and external senior officials regarding sensitive and confidential matters.

Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond, VA, where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealth’s leading IT agency, we’re connecting, protecting, innovating, and powering Virginia’s digital future through collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant, customer-focused environment that values growth, accountability, and forward thinking — all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable experience working as an IT Auditor in a public accounting firm or internal audit department following Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) or the International Professional Practices Framework (Red Book).

Experience and in-depth knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia IT Security Standard SEC530 and/or NIST 800-53.

Experience performing control evaluations of IT infrastructure, operating systems, network components, and business applications.

Considerable experience proficiently drafting professional audit reports requiring minimal revision.

Considerable experience working effectively with all levels of management and internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

Possess one or more of the following professional certifications:

Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is telework eligible.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Phone: Recruitment@vita.virginia.gov

Email: Recruitment@vita.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.