Senior Auditor (IT)

NOTE:  This position is based full-time in our Houston, TX officePOSITION SUMMARY:  The Sr. IT Auditor will join the independent internal audit function at NuScale. This role will assist with the execution of the SOX testing program and other internal audits as needed. They will further the reputation of the internal audit function as a strategic partner on compliance, issue identification, and remediation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver high quality work and build relationships across the organization.
• Support all phases of SOX, operational, and compliance audits, including risk assessment, planning, scoping, execution, and reporting.
• Review technology processes, applications, and infrastructure and identify and document related risks, which is then used to plan and scope key processes and controls for testing.
• Collaborate with process owners to ensure proper documentation of policies and procedures applicable to key IT processes.
• Assist in performing risk assessments and provide updates as changes in the operating environment occur.
• Perform walkthroughs with IT stakeholders to assist with process documentation, including process workflows.
• Ensure IT SOX documentation is kept current for scoping, testing, and remediation activities
• Perform IT SOX testing, including key reports testing, preparing test scripts, and documenting the tests of controls over in-scope operating systems, databases, applications, and networks.
• Identify control deficiencies, develop remediation plans, and monitor remediation progress.
• Interface with, and assist, outside auditors to expedite their work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity; can create, read, and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the Corporate Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance:  Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

 MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education/Certification:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field is required. CISA or similar IT/IS certification strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of full-time information systems auditing experience or directly relevant experience testing SOX compliance is required. 
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly