Information Systems Auditor 1

#2771 - Information Systems Auditor 1

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

Position Summary:

Item #: 02936
Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Division: Local Government & School Accountability
Bureau: Audits & Local Services
Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive
Appointment Type: Contingent-Permanent
Salary Grade: 023
Salary Range: $90,582-$114,585
Employment Type: FULL TIME
Occupational Category: Financial, Accounting, Auditing
NY HELPS: No
Travel Percentage: 30%
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Shift: First 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. Please ensure the item number is included in each document's file name. Transcripts are required if the position has educational requirements or allows education as a substitution for minimum qualifications.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts
• Minimum Qualifications Template https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/Jobs/docs/isa-1-sg-23-sga-mq.doc

Please ensure item number 02936-TLS 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:

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.

55b/55c Program Appointment:

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• IT industry experience and/or IT or information systems degree.
• Relevant professional certification(s) (CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ISSMP, CIA).
• Familiarity with GAGAS, CIS, COBIT, COSO and NIST CSF frameworks.
• IT audit experience including but not limited to, conducting cloud security, artificial intelligence, Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS), access controls, application, database and/or system security audits.
• Independently conducts, documents and reports on advanced IT research topics that are relevant to audit initiatives and other projects.
• Effectively communicates orally and in writing, exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills with staff and customers.
• Works well independently and in a team environment.
• Organized, detail-oriented and produces an accurate and timely work product.
• Effectively applies work unit policies and procedures.
• Handles multiple and sometimes competing priorities.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Division Contact:

Jennifer L. Haviland
JHaviland@osc.ny.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Tonya Smith
(518) 474-1924
Recruit@osc.ny.gov

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.