Career Opportunity
Position : Information Technology Auditor (Internal Auditor III #1945)Inventory# : 1945Location : Springfield or ChicagoUnion : ExemptDepartment : Internal AuditAnticipated Starting Salary Range : $64,996 - $86,119Full Salary Range : $64,996 - $107,243Office Hours : Monday – Friday 8 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m.Posted Date : August 8, 2025Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Reporting to the Chief Internal Audit Officer, coordinates and performs complex professional duties including audit and advisory engagements of the Illinois State Board of Education Information Technology Systems and activities including the processing of data, data security issues, and programming guidelines related to existing and new system developments.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Coordinates and leads IT audit and advisory engagements by determining risks and evaluating the control environment, developing audit objectives and scope, developing audit procedures, and performing tests of controls in accordance with professional standards, legislative requirements, and policies and procedures.
- Compiles and writes detailed workpaper documentation of audit work performed, including conclusions, findings and recommendations.
- Drafts the Internal Audit Report.
- Responds to and provides adequate resolution to questions or issues generated during the workpaper review process.
- Provides technical assistance / consulting to management regarding the IT function and new system developments.
- Reviews workpaper documentation and coordinates the workpaper review process for IT audits.
- Provides training to assigned audit staff with regard to IT auditing as well as auditing standards, acceptable formatting, and how department work relates to the internal audit charter.
- Aids in providing assistance to obtain documentation to be given to external auditors of the Agency (Office of the Auditor General, federal auditors, state auditors) as related to IT.
- Complies with professional internal audit standards and State Internal Audit Advisory Board requirements, including obtaining necessary continuing professional education.
- Prepares agenda, information to be presented, and leads meetings held with ISBE staff discussing audit processes and findings, including entrance and exit conferences.
- Performs follow-up on audit findings to determine status of corrective actions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications :
Master's degree in Information Technology, Accounting, or Business, or, a Bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields plus CPA, CIA, CISA / CISA candidate or CFE certification. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)Minimum of two years of information technology auditing and / or information technology experience.Ability to work independently.Knowledge of risk and control concepts and internal audit requirements.Ability to utilize computer based systems.Familiarity with information systems control concepts.Ability to travel on limited basis.Preferred Qualifications :
CISA / CISA candidate.Knowledge of federal compliance requirements.ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.