Senior IT Auditor, Infrastructure

About the Job

Senior IT Auditor, Infrastructure
 
About the Job

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Job Description:
 
Our client has a requirement for a Senior IT Auditor, Infrastructure for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in Toronto. 
 
Department Overview:
The IT Infrastructure Audit team is accountable for conducting technical IT infrastructure audits, major infrastructure technology implementation audits and integrated audits. The Senior Auditor is responsible for the on-time and quality delivery and execution of the annual audit plan.

Accountabilities:
The ideal candidate should have four or more years of hands-on IT audit experience. The IT Infrastructure Audit Team operates in a collaborative, flexible, innovative and learning environment. Therefore the candidate must be able to adapt quickly to changing conditions, be effective in enabling/empowering his/her team-members and consistently re-assess preset goals and objectives with audit management.

Specific Accountabilities include:
Audit Delivery - Ensure audits are completed in accordance with Audit Methodology, on time and within budget and scope parameters. This would include the following:

• Audit Planning:
  • Contribute to audit planning process by assisting in/leading the development of Audit Planning Memo, Risk & Control Assessment, and audit programs.
• Fieldwork:
  • Execute audit testing which includes risk assessment, control design and operating effectiveness assessment and the completion of high quality test work papers in a clear, concise, logical manner.
  • Develop and present audit findings and management recommendations on value-added technology control improvements and enhancements.
  • Lead some of the activities during fieldwork as agreed with Audit Manager.
• Reporting and closure:
  • Assist in drafting audit report/Lead reporting activities as agreed by management.

 
 
Findings Follow-up: Ensure findings follow-up is completed on time and in accordance with TDBFG Audit Methodology while addressing the risks identified. This includes the following:
 

• Liaise with IT management to monitor progress of open audit findings and provide input where required.
• Work closely with management on findings closure to proactively identify challenges and gaps.
• Complete key documents required to close audit findings and perform the required testing including the completion of test work papers.
  

Other responsibilities include the following:

• Support a cohesive team and positive work environment that is consistent with TDBFG's Guiding Principles and Leadership Profile while supporting innovation, creativity and collaboration.
• Support audit management and other team members in the achievement of individual, divisional and team goals.
• Work with IT Audit Management on internal process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the annual-planning process where required.
• Keep abreast of emerging risks and trends in information technology.
• Develop and maintain in-depth understanding of current technology risks to adequately assess their likelihood and impact.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal Technology stakeholders.
   

Requirement or Qualifications:
 
Qualified Candidates will have:
 

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Strong technical IT infrastructure knowledge of at least two key infrastructure areas (e.g. Operating Systems, Databases, Mainframe, Data Centers, etc.).
• IT audit experience in a large organization, preferably in a financial institution; OR
• Large scale ( million to $15 million+) system implementation audit experience - minimum 4 years.
• Strong understanding of inherent technology risks and ability to translate technology residual risks into business language.
• Strong knowledge on risk assessment processes and methods.
• Strong personal integrity with high ethical standards and treating people with respect.
• Excellent report writing skills and strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team environment
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to present to senior management and to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work on multiple assignments at the time.
  
  

Specific Educational Requirements / Accreditations:

• Bachelor degree in computer science or business administration or IT administration or equivalent.
• Professional designation (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA).

 
 
 
Short-listing Questions:
Audit experience in operating system audit, database audit - Oracle, DB2, Sybase
Yes
Audit experience with Security access and configuration of public folders, user set-up, file access?
Yes
Audit experience with Sequel Server configuration and authentication set-up
Yes
 
 
Experience with Financial Systems in a Banking Environment *
Yes
Experience working as IT Auditor in a Financial (Banking) Institution *
Yes
Hands-on experience auditing network, Unix, mainframe, database, and various operating systems
Yes
Professional designation? - CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA
Yes
Communication skills - pls provide rating - 1 to 5 (excellent) *
 
Skills Grid:
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 (No Familiarity) of 5 (Expert)
Domestic Audit Standards
5+ Yrs.
International Audit Standards
5+ Yrs.
IT System Audit *
5+ Yrs.
Large scale (1m to $15m+) System implementation audit experience
5+ Yrs.
Security System Audit
5+ Yrs.
Technical / Infrastructure IT Audit Experience (Mainframe, Distributed) *
5+ Yrs.
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