Senior IT Auditor | UP TO $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS, IF NEW TO STATE SERVICE

Title: Senior IT Auditor - UP TO $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS, IF NEW TO STATE SERVICE

State Role Title: Auditor II / 19192

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $105,000 annually

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Employment Commission

Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE

Agency Website: www.vec.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

**This position is eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for applicants new to State service.**

Join our team as a Senior Information Technology Auditor and enjoy these perks:

Paid Holidays – twelve holidays observed, 100+ hours annually.

Paid Leave – Vacation, Family and Personal, Sick, Volunteer, and more.

Retirement Benefits – become a Virginia Retirement System (VRS) member and receive counseling support and tools to plan for life after work.

Defined Contribution and Cash Match Program – programs that help employees reach their financial goals for retirement through supplemental savings options.

Health Benefits – select from affordable and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Flexible Spending Accounts – save for medical and dependent care expenses pre-tax.

Group Life Insurance – no cost coverage available to eligible state employees.

Long-Term Care Insurance – Virginia Sickness and Disability Program (VSDP) members’ coverage is paid by state.

Wellness Programs – physical, mental, and financial support programs to help employees thrive.

Employee Discounts – save with retailers and other vendors as a Commonwealth of Virginia employee.

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – employment at an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, may qualify for forgiveness of remaining loan balances.

Military Veteran Service Credit – honorably discharged U.S. veterans receive service credit towards their vacation leave accrual.


Help us achieve our goals of being the “best in class”. We are looking for talented candidates to join our Internal Audit Services team. As a Senior IT Auditor, you will plan and perform IT security audits on VEC applications to determine compliance with statewide information security standards, and communicate control weaknesses and recommendations for correction to management. You’ll also plan and perform compliance, financial, operational, and program audits at the VEC central office, local offices, and customer contact centers.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of and experience with Information Technology and Information Security principles and standards, security requirements, risk management, internal controls and IT best practices.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and general organizational management and business practices.

Knowledge of auditing and statistical analysis methods and techniques, and internal control and accounting systems.

Strong program evaluation and analytical skills.

Ability to evaluate compliance with requirements, review an IT system, function, area, or situation, develop and perform audit procedures, analyze data, and plan and conduct audits, surveys, and investigations.

Ability to prepare reports and narrative findings, to maintain an independent and objective attitude, and to complete special projects.

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences.

Please note: Occasional statewide travel may be required.

Additional Considerations

Certification as (or progression toward) Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or related certification(s).

Experience conducting audits of sensitive IT systems or IT operational programs.

Knowledge of agency programs and internal security guidelines.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.