H-1B Visa IT Auditor Jobs
IT Auditor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, or a related field. Large financial institutions, Big Four firms, and tech companies file LCAs regularly for this title. Cap-subject petitions enter the annual lottery, so timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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About us
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.
Who We Are
We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.
Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.
We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.
What We Do
Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.
Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.
Job Description Summary
Conduct and document complex information technology (IT) audit projects. Ensures compliance with procedures and policies that protect the assets of the organization.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Assist management in planning and conducting complex IT audit and consulting projects, including the preparation of an objective risk-based assessment and audit approach.
- Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and develop creative and practical recommendations.
- Serve as a technical advisor on IT aspects of financial and operational audits.
- Audit IT operations within departments to verify computing controls are designed and operating effectively; prepare and submit clear, concise and insightful reports.
- Determine proper technical and security configuration of technical systems and operations in infrastructure and IT.
- Assist outside auditors with tasks to expedite completion.
- Keep abreast of current technologies and IT best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in MIS, computer science or business degree with computing experience, or equivalent work experience.
- Three years of IT audit experience.
- Knowledge and experience in IT, including distributed computing, IT security, system development, computer operations, business continuity management and disaster recovery, application software, telecommunications and IT risk assessment.
- Proven communication skills, orally and in writing, to work with all levels in the company.
- Interpersonal and relationship-building skills to perform in an advisory capacity and lead/coach staff.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Proficiency using MS Office tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or related certification.
Disclaimer:
Beware of fake job offers!
We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:
- We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
- Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email.
This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.
What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
- 401k Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
- Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
- Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
- Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-Up Care Program
- PTO for Volunteer Hours
- Employee Matching Gifts Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Inclusion and Diversity Programs
- Employee Recognition Program
- Referral Bonus Programs
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.
To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.
Giving Back
We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.
Transamerica’s Parent Company
Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an IT Auditor
Verify your degree aligns with auditing
USCIS expects a direct relationship between your degree field and the IT Auditor role. Degrees in information systems, accounting, computer science, or MIS are the strongest fit. A business degree alone may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Check employer LCA history before applying
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search for IT Auditor LCA filings by employer. Employers who've filed for this exact job title have already cleared the specialty occupation argument internally, which reduces your petition risk.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Hospitals, universities, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your petition skips the lottery entirely. IT Auditor roles exist at all three. Filing outside the cap window gives you a year-round start date.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search IT Auditor roles on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with verified H-1B filing history. This removes guesswork about which companies will actually sponsor and which are listing roles they won't file for.
Align your offer letter to O*NET duties
Your employer's support letter should map your day-to-day responsibilities to the O*NET IT Auditor occupation profile. Adjudicators use this profile to confirm specialty occupation status, so vague job descriptions increase RFE risk.
Prepare for the 60-day grace period gap
If your current H-1B ends before your IT Auditor offer is filed, you have 60 days to bridge status. Confirm your new employer's timeline for LCA certification and I-129 filing before you give notice at your current role.
H-1B Visa IT Auditor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Auditor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, IT Auditor qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as information systems, accounting, or computer science. USCIS evaluates the job duties and the employer's actual degree requirement, not just the job title. If your employer lists the role as open to any bachelor's degree regardless of field, that weakens the specialty occupation argument and can lead to an RFE.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for IT Auditors?
Financial services firms, Big Four and regional accounting firms, healthcare systems, insurance companies, and large technology companies file the most LCAs for IT Auditor roles. Internal audit departments at Fortune 500 companies are also consistent sponsors. You can verify which employers have recent LCA filings for this title using the OFLC Wage Search. Migrate Mate filters IT Auditor jobs specifically by employers with H-1B filing history.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect IT Auditor H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for the IT Auditor role in the geographic area where you'll work. Prevailing wages are split into four wage levels based on experience and complexity. Internal audit roles at larger firms typically fall at wage level two or three. Your employer looks up the applicable wage through the OFLC Wage Search before filing the LCA, and the certified LCA wage locks in before your I-129 is submitted.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new IT Auditor employer mid-status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a new I-129 and LCA for the IT Auditor role. You don't re-enter the lottery, and your original priority date carries forward.
Does holding a CISA or CISSP certification help my H-1B petition as an IT Auditor?
Certifications like CISA or CISSP strengthen your petition by demonstrating specialized knowledge consistent with a degree-level specialty occupation, but they don't replace the degree requirement. USCIS evaluates your academic credential first. Where certifications help most is in employer support letters that document why the role requires specialized expertise, reinforcing the specialty occupation argument alongside your degree.