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IT Auditor jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, government, and technology, from entry-level associate to director, with specializations in SOX compliance, cybersecurity auditing, and IT governance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Title:
IT Auditor
Location:
CityScape
What you'll do:
As an IT Auditor, you'll assist in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls within the various integrated audits in your assigned coverage areas, supporting the execution of the department's annual audit plan. You'll prepare for and attend process walkthrough meetings, document process narratives, and test controls for adherence to bank policies and procedures, and compliance with federal and state banking regulations. You'll follow a similar process for testing and validating implemented management action plans designed to close audit issues. You'll report to an IT Associate Audit Director while working with our Banking Operations audit function in the department, participating in integrated audits primarily in banking operations but not limited to information technology, credit administration, risk management, and compliance disciplines as required. Your IT Associate Audit Director will serve as your mentor to assist in your professional development. You'll also have the opportunity of attending and participating in your peer group meetings, which provide support and insight as your career develops.
- Support the IT Audit Director, IT Associate Audit Director, and IT Audit Project Manager with integrated audits, mainly the banking operations audit function but not limited to information technology, credit administration, risk management, and compliance disciplines as required and completes multiple audit assignments and/or projects.
- Understand risk management frameworks to help in internal control evaluation of audit assignments.
- Using the audit software (Wdesk/Workiva), create audit documentation for process narratives and test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to established policies & procedures as well as regulatory guidance. Respond to review notes generated by IT Audit Project Manager and IT Associate Audit Director and provides conclusions and recommendations per audit methodology. Perform additional testing as determined to be necessary.
- As assigned, plan and perform test of validation for implemented management action plans. Assist in the closure of audit issues per audit methodology.
- Provide ad-hoc reports and status updates to supervisors.
- Comply with department annual training requirements and proactively draft and discuss performance goals with IT Associate Audit Director.
- Attend and participate in team, peer, and one-on-one meetings.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- Relevant certifications preferred (i.e., CISA, CISSP, or CIA).
- The role primarily focuses on auditing IT general controls and IT dependent controls relied upon by business and financial process owners. The auditor assesses the design and operating effectiveness of controls across areas such as access management, change management, system development lifecycle, IT infrastructure and operations, and cybersecurity.
- Prior relevant experience in financial services and internal audit preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices preferred.
- Skills expected relative to experience level include time management, organizational, public speaking, and written communication.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Candidates may be considered for other open positions based on relevant experience and interview performance.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
Job Title:
IT Auditor
Location:
CityScape
What you'll do:
As an IT Auditor, you'll assist in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls within the various integrated audits in your assigned coverage areas, supporting the execution of the department's annual audit plan. You'll prepare for and attend process walkthrough meetings, document process narratives, and test controls for adherence to bank policies and procedures, and compliance with federal and state banking regulations. You'll follow a similar process for testing and validating implemented management action plans designed to close audit issues. You'll report to an IT Associate Audit Director while working with our Banking Operations audit function in the department, participating in integrated audits primarily in banking operations but not limited to information technology, credit administration, risk management, and compliance disciplines as required. Your IT Associate Audit Director will serve as your mentor to assist in your professional development. You'll also have the opportunity of attending and participating in your peer group meetings, which provide support and insight as your career develops.
- Support the IT Audit Director, IT Associate Audit Director, and IT Audit Project Manager with integrated audits, mainly the banking operations audit function but not limited to information technology, credit administration, risk management, and compliance disciplines as required and completes multiple audit assignments and/or projects.
- Understand risk management frameworks to help in internal control evaluation of audit assignments.
- Using the audit software (Wdesk/Workiva), create audit documentation for process narratives and test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to established policies & procedures as well as regulatory guidance. Respond to review notes generated by IT Audit Project Manager and IT Associate Audit Director and provides conclusions and recommendations per audit methodology. Perform additional testing as determined to be necessary.
- As assigned, plan and perform test of validation for implemented management action plans. Assist in the closure of audit issues per audit methodology.
- Provide ad-hoc reports and status updates to supervisors.
- Comply with department annual training requirements and proactively draft and discuss performance goals with IT Associate Audit Director.
- Attend and participate in team, peer, and one-on-one meetings.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- Relevant certifications preferred (i.e., CISA, CISSP, or CIA).
- The role primarily focuses on auditing IT general controls and IT dependent controls relied upon by business and financial process owners. The auditor assesses the design and operating effectiveness of controls across areas such as access management, change management, system development lifecycle, IT infrastructure and operations, and cybersecurity.
- Prior relevant experience in financial services and internal audit preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices preferred.
- Skills expected relative to experience level include time management, organizational, public speaking, and written communication.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Candidates may be considered for other open positions based on relevant experience and interview performance.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
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Find IT Auditor JobsIT Auditor Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Western Alliance Bank3
- ICE2
- ADT1
- Amazon1
- Amerihome Mortgage Company1
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management6
- Banking & Financial Services5
- Technology & Software5
- Insurance2
- Manufacturing2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in IT auditor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, or a related field
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification preferred or required
- Experience with SOX ITGC testing and documentation
- Proficiency in GRC platforms such as AuditBoard, ServiceNow GRC, or Archer
- Knowledge of COBIT, NIST, or ISO 27001 control frameworks
- Ability to write clear audit findings and remediation recommendations
Tips for Your IT Auditor Job Search
Tailor your resume for each control framework
Hiring managers scan for COBIT, ITIL, or SOX experience specific to their industry. Call out the exact frameworks you've worked with in each role rather than listing them once in a skills section. Matching their language gets you past automated filters faster.
Earn CISA before applying to senior roles
The Certified Information Systems Auditor credential is a hard requirement on many mid-level and above postings. If you're targeting manager or senior auditor titles without it, your application often stops at the screener stage regardless of your experience depth.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists it auditor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by audit scope not just title
Job postings labeled 'IT auditor' range from pure financial controls work to penetration testing support. Read the responsibilities section for terms like 'SOX ITGC,' 'cloud security review,' or 'vendor risk' to confirm the role matches your actual day-to-day expertise before applying.
Prepare concrete examples of audit findings
Interviewers routinely ask you to walk through a significant control deficiency you identified, how you documented it, and what remediation you recommended. Vague answers hurt your chances. Rehearse two or three specific findings with measurable business impact before any phone screen.
Negotiate using the full offer not just base pay
IT auditor offers often include certification reimbursement, continuing professional education allowances, and audit tool access. If base pay is firm, push on these items. They reduce your out-of-pocket cost for maintaining credentials and add real annual value to the package.
IT Auditor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most it auditors?
The companies hiring the most it auditors right now include Western Alliance Bank, ICE, and ADT, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Financial services firms and large healthcare systems tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many it auditor jobs are remote?
About 34% of it auditor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the role's document-heavy, systems-based nature. IT governance and SOX ITGC testing roles are the most frequently listed as remote, while hands-on infrastructure and data center audit roles more often require on-site presence at client facilities.
How do you become an it auditor?
Start with a degree in accounting, information systems, computer science, or a related field. Build foundational experience through internal audit, IT support, or compliance roles where you gain exposure to control testing and documentation. Pursue the CISA credential once you have qualifying work experience. From there, specialize in a framework such as SOX, NIST, or COBIT to target the industry and role type that fits your background.
How do you get hired as an it auditor with little experience?
Entry points into it auditor roles include internal audit associate positions at large firms, IT risk analyst roles at banks, and audit associate programs at the Big Four accounting firms. Demonstrating familiarity with a GRC tool, even through coursework or a lab environment, closes part of the experience gap. Earning the CISA or a foundational security certification signals commitment to the field and moves your application ahead of candidates relying on degree credentials alone.
What does the it auditor interview process look like?
Most it auditor hiring processes include an initial recruiter or HR screen, a technical interview covering control frameworks and audit methodology, and a final round with audit leadership or a panel. You'll typically be asked to walk through a past audit engagement, explain how you document control deficiencies, and describe your experience with specific tools or regulatory requirements. Some employers add a written exercise where you review a sample control and draft a finding.
Where can I find and apply to it auditor jobs?
You can find and apply to it auditor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, framework specialization, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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