#2540 - Information Systems Auditor 1

Full performance level; designs, writes, develops, tests and maintains audit software.

As an Information Systems Auditor 1, you will perform IT audits in accordance with auditing standards and IT security requirements; help establish scope and areas of risk; evaluate the adequacy of agency IT policies and procedures; conduct interviews with auditees and perform walk-throughs to assist in the evaluation of controls; examine internal controls; examine transactions and supporting documentation to determine legitimacy, fraud, waste, and abuse; and consult with other audit teams as necessary on IT areas during financial or performance audits.

Position Summary:

Item #: 02923
Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Division: State Government Accountability
Bureau: State Audit
Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive
Appointment Type: Contingent-Permanent
Salary Grade: 023
Salary Range: $86,681-$109,650
Employment Type: FULL TIME
Occupational Category: Financial, Accounting, Auditing
NY HELPS: No
Travel Percentage: 5%
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 9-5PM
Shift: Day
Mandatory Overtime: No
Compressed Workweek Allowed: Yes
Telecommuting Allowed: Yes

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, you must create a candidate profile or log in to your profile and upload the documents listed below.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Minimum Qualifications Template https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/Jobs/docs/isa-1-sg-23-sga-mq.doc
• College Transcripts (if applicable)

Please ensure item number 02923-BEP is included in each document's file name. Template is required. Interview selection is based solely on the information provided in the template.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be appointed to the Information Systems Auditor 1, you must have seven years of Information Technology audit experience, which must have been gained in any one of combination of the following (experience may be concurrent). See education and experience substitutions below.

• Responsibility for performing IT-related audits and examinations to determine the compliance of agencies, authorities, municipalities, and schools, including reviews of physical and logical access controls, general IT controls, and application controls, and the writing and presentation of findings reports of technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• Responsibility for the analysis and evaluation of information systems, such as platforms, applications, network infrastructure, and/or IT-related operational practices and the writing and presentation of reports of findings suitable for non-technical audience.
• Responsibility for supporting an audit group, such as designing, developing/programming, maintaining technological solutions in support of audit activity, and evaluating and developing artificial intelligence programs in support of audit activity.

An Associate's degree may be substituted for up to two years of IT audit experience; a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for up to four years of IT audit experience; a Master's degree may be substituted for an additional one year of IT audit experience (i.e., up to five years of experience). There is a maximum of 5 years of educational substitution.

Additionally, one year of generalized audit experience* may be substituted for one year of IT audit experience.

*Generalized audit experience is defined as - Performed performance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards; analyzed areas for audit, addressed areas of risk; evaluated systems and procedures relating to audit areas for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and contract terms, as appropriate; ensured funds are utilized in accordance with laws and regulations, and proper and effective controls are in place for areas under audit; used computer assisted auditing tools and techniques across various platforms to meet audit objectives; determined the accuracy and completeness of computer-processed data, prepared audit work papers to document work done and conclusions; prepared preliminary audit findings or portions thereof, discussed findings with auditee representatives, and participated in exit and entrance conferences.

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong capacity in auditing skills such as professional skepticism, persistence, creative thinking and risk taking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Proficient in use of technology such as Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with audit software used by SGA.
• Knowledge of the NYS Comptroller's Office and the Division of State Government Accountability.
• Experience in use of various IT audit software tools and techniques to identify system weaknesses.
• Experience with network operating systems, security software system, and key application systems

Contact Information:

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact:

Division Contact:

Kimberly Bott
[email protected]

Human Resources Contact:

Brittany Pebler
(518) 474-1924
[email protected]

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.