About Our Job

The Auditor's Office is an independent agency of the City and County of Denver. We deliver independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public’s investments in the City and County of Denver. The Auditor has authority under the Denver Charter to audit Denver’s agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our in-depth audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver’s independent Audit Committee. These reports look at how efficient and effective the city’s services and programs are for the people of Denver and provide recommendations for improvement. Our work is performed on behalf of everyone who cares about the city, including its residents, workers, and decision-makers. We provide a dynamic and collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and professional development and continuing education opportunities for our employees.

The City and County of Denver Auditor's Office is seeking a Senior Information Systems Auditor with strong auditing skills and an ability to work independently. Under the general direction of the Information Systems Audit Manager and/or Information Systems Audit Lead, the Senior IS Auditor will conduct full performance, professional-level auditing work of information systems, general controls, application controls, processes, procedures, and methodologies, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards in support of the organization's vision, goals, and objectives.  They will review and evaluate financial and operational records for adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policy, Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) rules and regulations, Denver City Charter, and applicable statutes. Responsibilities include planning, completing business process and internal control review engagements, and writing audit reports. 

Auditor’s Office employees are working a hybrid model. This position requires periodic in-person attendance at our downtown Denver location to meet the needs of the organization. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.  For our employees, we will provide a laptop and office workspace. You must have a consistent home internet connection for all remote work.

Please apply as soon as you are able as this position will close when we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Conducts information technology audits and evaluates city organizations and programs that include, but are not limited to, effectiveness, efficiency, public policy assessment, governance, and internal control and compliance objectives as defined by generally accepted government auditing standards and other standards used in IT audits.

• Evaluates organizational operations and/or program results for potential areas of improvement such as operational efficiency, technology optimization, decreased turnaround times, streamlining of processes, and improved customer service with the goal of providing maximum value for resources expended.

• With limited supervision, designs various auditing tests, including data analytics, to determine the reliability, integrity, and internal control of the financial and operational systems for compliance and performance purposes.

• Contributes to the identification of risks and the development of risk assessments for IT audits.

• Determines the extent of compliance with IT policies and procedures.

• Assists with monitoring third-party contractors conducting IT and cybersecurity audits.

• Applies relevant IT audit and security frameworks such as NIST, FISCAM, COBIT, ISO, etc. while conducting IT audits and integrated audits.

• Gathers, examines, and analyzes information about the organization to be audited using best practices and performance benchmarks that are applicable to that organization.

• Prepares detailed audit reports with recommendations for corrective action applying professional judgment and interpretation of applicable IT audit and security frameworks, rules, and standards.

• Maintains work papers, schedules, and reports and provides documentation to support audit findings and recommendations.

• Effectively and clearly communicates information to various audiences and possess strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to develop and conduct oral presentations of audit findings and recommendations.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

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