IT Auditor II - 3500

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 7,500 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity, and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging-–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

To ensure success, an IT Auditor must be capable of maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information while working with a variety of technologies. Candidates should display an excellent understanding of firewalls, VPN, data loss prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, and security audits.

An IT Auditor will:

• Have an analytical mind and expertise in IT systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Conduct all aspects of the audit process including risk assessment,planning, fieldwork, and writing audit reports.
• Examine, audit, and consult on a wide variety of IT systems and general controls to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk, and recommend remediation strategies. Work will include reviews of the security over applications, mainframe and/or client-server environments, standard and wireless networks, operating systems, databases, software development and implementation, and software licensing.
• Communicate complex technical issues in simplified terms to relevant parties.
• Apply knowledge of The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and IT control and security best practices (including NIST and COBIT) to assigned projects.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:  

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in, computer science, accounting, or a related IT degree and four years of experience in data analytics auditing, or information systems, programming, or technology auditing; or A two-year degree in computer science from a technical or community college and six years of experience In data analytics auditing, or information systems, programming, or technology auditing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

As per General Statute 143-746:

Appointment and Qualifications of Internal Auditors. – Any State employee who performs the internal audit function shall meet the minimum qualifications for internal auditors established by the Office of State Personnel, in consultation with the Council of Internal Auditing.

Management Preferences:  Experience in a college/university or government audit environment. Familiarity with frameworks and guidance such as NIST, COBIT, ISO. Proficiency in Banner. Prefer candidates with relevant professional certifications (CISA, CFE, CIA, CPA).

Special Instructions to Applicants:  This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.