Senior IT Auditor & Investigator (16882)

$80,000 - $95,000/Yr

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Tallahassee, FL

Educational Services

About the position

Florida A&M University's Division of Audit is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Senior IT Auditor & Investigator vacancy. We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated audit professional to join our team and serve as Senior IT Auditor and Investigator working at the Tallahassee, Florida main campus.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts IT audits, including risk assessments, control evaluations, and audit testing.
• Provides technical assistance and advisory services to departments across the university to enhance IT governance and security.
• Reviews and assesses IT systems, applications, and processes to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
• Leads investigations involving IT-related fraud, data breaches, and other cyber incidents.
• Performs computer forensics analysis to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence.
• Collaborates with legal, compliance, and other departments to ensure proper handling and reporting of incidents.
• Oversees the setup and development of the university's computer forensics lab.
• Develops and maintains procedures, manuals, and templates for the computer forensics lab to ensure consistency and compliance with best practices.
• Provides training and guidance to staff on the use of forensics tools and methodologies.
• Serves as the Division of Audit's webmaster, managing the content and updates for the division's website.
• Leads the implementation and ongoing management of the Workiva platform or other IT audit tools.
• Assists in at least one non-IT audit or advisory engagement annually to provide a broader perspective on the university's operations.
• Collaborates with other audit and compliance staff to integrate IT audit findings into overall risk management strategies.
• Develops and delivers training sessions on IT security, audit best practices, and the role of computer forensics within the university.
• Creates and hosts educational content to promote IT security awareness across the campus.
• Ensures compliance with the Division of Audit's Expectation Model, aligning activities and behavior with established standards and goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of related experience; or master's degree in appropriate area of specialization and four years of related experience.
• Related professional audit certification may be required.
• Extensive knowledge of Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
• Deep understanding of IT auditing principles, computer forensics, and investigative processes, gained through a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Significant exposure to digital investigations and cybersecurity practices is essential.
• Proficient knowledge of digital forensics tools such as Encase, FTK, and IT audit software like Workiva.
• Strong technical skills in IT systems, cybersecurity, and digital forensics.
• Excellent analytical skills, with a proven ability to assess complex systems and identify vulnerabilities or irregularities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse teams and clients.
• High proficiency in using forensic tools (e.g., Encase, FTK) for digital investigations and IT audit software (e.g., Workiva) for audit and compliance processes.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex investigations with discretion.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and methodologies in the constantly evolving fields of IT and cybersecurity.
• Capability to present findings and recommendations clearly and confidently to various audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, Certified Internal Auditor or other appropriate professional certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Salary Range $80,000 to 95,000 commensurate with experience.
• Administrative and Professional (A&P) position.