Under immediate supervision, the Staff I IT Auditor assists the Department with audit functions such as identifying and assessing risks and participating in the annual Audit Plan. This role is 100% responsible for assurance activities in the IT Audit space within NASCO.  This role communicates with the direct manager, team, departments throughout NASCO, and vendor resources regarding projects and initiatives.

• Interacts with and interviews business area personnel in order to gather information, interpret results, and document walkthroughs using NASCO standard templates to be communicated to the Senior IT Auditor for review.
• Performs follow-up to validate completion of action plans noted in internal and external audits.
• Gathers information (such as walkthrough findings/key controls/testing samples) from process owners to fulfill internal and external audit requests and labels documentation appropriately for easy tracking and review.   

• Tracks and monitors execution and closure of audit action plans by entering information into the Audit database.

• Reviews and retains evidence to ensure that audit action items were closed successfully.

• Participates in the performance of risk assessment of the business process and project level by listening and contributing to the discussions.

• Assists in the coordination/management of less complex external audits of IT information systems operations as assigned.

• Maintains effective relationships with the NASCO’s internal and external customers at the appropriate levels.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Senior IT Auditors or ERM Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced level Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge and fundamental understanding of the following types of audits: (a) financial statement audits, (b) internal or operational audits, or (c) SOC  engagements
• Familiar with technologies such as Mainframe UNIX or Midtier (AIX), SQL, DB2, and Active Directory  
• Familiar with of Audit Command Language (ACL), MySQL, or Microsoft Access.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical skills, judgment, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex tasks
• Ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to follow documented instructions
• Ability to ask probing, thoughtful follow-up questions to gain better understanding as needed to complete tasks  
• Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment
• Must be highly motivated, organized, and committed to professional development
• 0-3  years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:

Required Training and Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline

NASCO is a Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Affirmative Action Employer.