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Lead IT Auditor

Oliver James
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026

My client is looking for a lead IT Auditor, a second in command to the Head of IT Audit, helping lead and manage the day-to-day of the team, and overall audit engagements.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage IT audits, focusing on various applications and infrastructure to ensure alignment with business objectives and risk management strategies.
  • Design and implement audit plans, ensuring compliance with established standards and regulations.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to assess the controls related to financial systems and technology-driven processes.
  • Provide practical, innovative, and value-added solutions to problems identified during audit engagement.
  • Communicate audit findings concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to senior management.
  • Maintain current knowledge of trends and advancements in the technology field relevant to IT audits.

Key Skills:

  • Profound knowledge of IT Audit methodologies concerning applications in both back office and trading environments.
  • Robust understanding of IT infrastructure, including network and systems security, cloud computing, and data centers.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to manage audit teams and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Possess relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, or similar


Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

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