J-1 Visa IT Auditor Jobs
IT Auditor roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Intern program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 form, letting you gain hands-on experience in IT governance, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks at a U.S. host employer.
See All IT Auditor JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 211+ IT Auditor jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 211+ IT Auditor jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new IT Auditor roles.
Get Access To All JobsIT Intern
The IT Intern will participate in a Rotational IT Foundations Program designed to strengthen day-to-day IT operations while developing a pipeline of well-rounded IT talent. This role provides hands-on exposure across core IT functions, supporting operational efficiency, system resilience, and scalability through foundational, high-value work.
The internship offers practical experience across Service Desk operations, desktop and endpoint support, systems documentation, networking fundamentals, and enterprise technology services (ETS). The intern will work closely with IT professionals while contributing meaningfully to service readiness, onboarding preparedness, and documentation quality.
Internship Details
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Timing: May/June start through August/September end
- Schedule: Part-time (20 hours per week)
Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):
Service Desk
- Assist with ticket lifecycle support, including documentation, categorization, and basic troubleshooting.
- Support Service Desk throughput by handling repeatable and foundational support tasks.
Desktop & Endpoints
- Support hardware setup, asset tagging, and inventory accuracy.
- Assist with workstation and conference room readiness to support employee onboarding and daily operations.
Systems
- Help document IT workflows, procedures, and runbooks to improve consistency and reduce single-point dependency.
- Observe and support patching activities and system maintenance processes.
Networking
- Assist with network inventory updates, closet labeling, and documentation.
- Gain exposure to networking fundamentals within an enterprise environment.
Enterprise Technology Services (ETS)
- Support enterprise application readiness, licensing processes, and user access workflows.
- Gain exposure to enterprise tools and platforms used across the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Strong interest in IT operations, systems, and enterprise technology.
- Willingness to learn and support foundational IT tasks.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualification:
- Familiarity with basic IT concepts such as hardware, operating systems, networking, or service desk tools.
- Experience with ticketing systems, device imaging, or asset management (academic or practical).
- Interest in enterprise IT environments, systems reliability, and operational excellence.
- Curiosity, initiative, and motivation to build foundational technical skills.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:
- Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
- Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
- Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
- Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
- Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
- Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
- Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job.
Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)
Benefits & Perks:
In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:
- 40 hours of paid Sick Time
Compensation:
$25.00/per hour - $35.00/per hour. Compensation will vary depending on the candidate's current level of education.
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.
Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.
Karma Automotive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.
IT Intern
The IT Intern will participate in a Rotational IT Foundations Program designed to strengthen day-to-day IT operations while developing a pipeline of well-rounded IT talent. This role provides hands-on exposure across core IT functions, supporting operational efficiency, system resilience, and scalability through foundational, high-value work.
The internship offers practical experience across Service Desk operations, desktop and endpoint support, systems documentation, networking fundamentals, and enterprise technology services (ETS). The intern will work closely with IT professionals while contributing meaningfully to service readiness, onboarding preparedness, and documentation quality.
Internship Details
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Timing: May/June start through August/September end
- Schedule: Part-time (20 hours per week)
Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):
Service Desk
- Assist with ticket lifecycle support, including documentation, categorization, and basic troubleshooting.
- Support Service Desk throughput by handling repeatable and foundational support tasks.
Desktop & Endpoints
- Support hardware setup, asset tagging, and inventory accuracy.
- Assist with workstation and conference room readiness to support employee onboarding and daily operations.
Systems
- Help document IT workflows, procedures, and runbooks to improve consistency and reduce single-point dependency.
- Observe and support patching activities and system maintenance processes.
Networking
- Assist with network inventory updates, closet labeling, and documentation.
- Gain exposure to networking fundamentals within an enterprise environment.
Enterprise Technology Services (ETS)
- Support enterprise application readiness, licensing processes, and user access workflows.
- Gain exposure to enterprise tools and platforms used across the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Strong interest in IT operations, systems, and enterprise technology.
- Willingness to learn and support foundational IT tasks.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualification:
- Familiarity with basic IT concepts such as hardware, operating systems, networking, or service desk tools.
- Experience with ticketing systems, device imaging, or asset management (academic or practical).
- Interest in enterprise IT environments, systems reliability, and operational excellence.
- Curiosity, initiative, and motivation to build foundational technical skills.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:
- Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
- Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
- Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
- Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
- Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
- Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
- Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job.
Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)
Benefits & Perks:
In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:
- 40 hours of paid Sick Time
Compensation:
$25.00/per hour - $35.00/per hour. Compensation will vary depending on the candidate's current level of education.
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.
Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.
Karma Automotive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.
See all 211+ IT Auditor jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new IT Auditor roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an IT Auditor
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
The J-1 Trainee category requires documented post-secondary education in information systems, accounting, or a related field. Gather transcripts, professional certifications like CISA or CRISC, and employer reference letters before approaching any designated sponsor organization.
Target host employers with active internal audit functions
Financial institutions, publicly traded companies, and healthcare systems subject to SOX, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS audits regularly need IT Auditors. These regulated industries generate the structured training plans that J-1 designated sponsors require before issuing a DS-2019.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned IT Auditor roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting international professionals in audit and compliance functions. Filtering by role and sponsorship history narrows the list to organizations already familiar with the J-1 host-employer process.
Verify the host employer's training plan obligations
Before signing any offer, confirm the employer will complete a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan with your designated sponsor. Without a signed plan, the sponsor cannot issue your DS-2019, and the visa process cannot proceed regardless of the job offer.
Check whether your role triggers the home residency requirement
IT Auditor positions funded by a government agency or a foreign government may carry the two-year home-country residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Ask your designated sponsor to confirm your funding source classification before your DS-2019 is issued.
Confirm wage compliance through the OFLC Wage Search
Although the J-1 is not a DOL-supervised wage visa, many host employers benchmark IT Auditor compensation against prevailing wage data. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target location and SOC code 13-2011 to verify the offer is competitive and legally defensible.
IT Auditor jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find IT Auditor JobsIT Auditor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an IT Auditor role?
Most IT Auditors enter the U.S. under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers professionals who have graduated within the past 12 months or have one year of work experience in information systems or a related field. Current students completing a degree program may qualify under the Intern category instead. The Trainee category supports up to 18 months of practical training in IT governance, risk, and compliance functions at a U.S. host employer.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for an IT Auditor?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring company. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT administer the program, issue the DS-2019 form, and monitor compliance with training objectives. Your host employer provides the job and the structured training plan, but they are not the legal sponsor. Understanding this distinction matters when you negotiate your offer and confirm which party is responsible for each part of the filing process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to IT Auditors on a J-1?
It depends on your funding source and country of citizenship. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your J-1 exchange is financed by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country has identified your field as one in short supply. IT Auditors from countries that include information technology or finance on their skills list are at higher risk. Your designated sponsor is required to inform you of your waiver status before issuing the DS-2019.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 IT Auditor?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers that have hosted or sponsored international professionals in audit, compliance, and risk roles. Regulated industries such as banking, healthcare, and publicly traded companies are the most consistent hosts because their internal audit functions generate the structured, skills-based training plans that designated sponsors require. Focus your outreach on employers with established international professional programs rather than those new to the J-1 host-employer process.
What documents do I need before a designated sponsor will issue my DS-2019?
Designated sponsors typically require a signed training or internship placement plan co-developed with your host employer, proof of your educational credentials or prior work experience in IT audit or a related field, a passport valid for at least six months beyond your program end date, and evidence of financial support for your stay. Professional certifications such as CISA or relevant coursework in information systems, risk management, or internal controls strengthen your application and demonstrate the structured learning objectives the J-1 program requires.
See which IT Auditor employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search IT Auditor Jobs