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IT Auditor roles qualify for H-1B 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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INTRODUCTION
The Senior IT Auditor is responsible for contributing towards planning, executing, and reporting on operational IT audits, evaluating risks and controls, including application, infrastructure, cloud, data management, SDLC, change management, and IT operations, in accordance with IIA standards and department methodologies. Perform IT SOX control walkthroughs and testing, along with preparing the related documentation. Assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, including identity and access management, vulnerability management, logging and monitoring, incident response, and security governance.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, a typical day might include the following:
- Review controls related to cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure), SaaS platforms, data lakes, and analytics environments, including shared responsibility models.
- Design and execute data analytics‑driven audit procedures using tools such as Dataiku or equivalent, to identify anomalies, trends, and control gaps.
- Apply automation, continuous auditing techniques, and responsible use of AI, where appropriate, to improve audit efficiency, coverage, and insight, including assessing AI‑enabled business processes and controls.
- Manage timely completion of audit tasks, including communication of status to the auditee and the Manager/Director.
- Identify, document, and communicate control deficiencies, root causes, technology risks, and opportunities for improvement, providing practical, actionable recommendations aligned with business objectives.
- Present the results of audit work to Internal Audit Management and auditees, including practical recommendations to address identified risks and/or weaknesses in internal controls as well as opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies.
- Prepare clear, concise, and professional audit reports and executive‑level presentations for Internal Audit leadership, management, and key stakeholders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This role might be for you if you have experience with:
- Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and automated controls.
- Strong understanding of SOX, COSO, COBIT, NIST, GxP, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory and governance frameworks.
- Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to independently assess risk and propose solutions.
- Comfortable working and learning independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills, strong organizational abilities, and attention to detail are required.
- Experience with data analytical tools (e.g. Dataiku, Alteryx, etc.).
- Understanding of AI concepts, associated risks (e.g., model governance, data quality, access, ethical use), and internal controls relevant to AI‑enabled processes.
To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 3 - 4 years of progressive experience in IT audit, information security, or technology risk. Experience auditing and evaluating infrastructure, cybersecurity risks/controls and auditing operating systems. Pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated industry experience strongly preferred. Big 4 or public accounting experience preferred but not required.
COMPENSATION
Salary Range (annually)
$93,900.00 - $153,300.00
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
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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.
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Find IT Auditor JobsIT Auditor H-1B Visa: 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.
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