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IT Auditors evaluating controls, systems, and compliance frameworks are regularly sponsored for H-1B visas by banks, consulting firms, and healthcare organizations. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation, and employer demand consistently outpaces available talent. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
The Senior IT Internal Auditor plans, leads, and performs internal audits across City of Hope, with a primary focus on technology, information systems, and IT-related risks and controls. This role evaluates whether internal controls and operating procedures are properly designed, functioning as intended, and aligned with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and City of Hope’s mission. The Senior IT Internal Auditor also supports financial, operational, and regulatory audits while providing technical guidance, mentoring audit team members, and developing trusted relationships with IT leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, lead, and execute technology-focused internal audits by defining objectives, establishing scope, assessing risk, and developing audit programs.
- Evaluate IT general controls, application controls, information security practices, technology platforms, and key IT processes.
- Conduct interviews, perform audit testing, and prepare clear, well-supported work papers, findings, recommendations, and final reports.
- Provide technical audit support for system implementations, including pre-implementation and post-implementation reviews.
- Help integrate technology risk and control coverage into financial, operational, and regulatory audits.
- Guide, mentor, and provide project direction to assigned internal audit team members.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of management action plans developed in response to audit findings.
- Complete audits within established budgets and milestones and in accordance with applicable internal auditing standards.
- Support external financial statement audit activities, including testing of IT general and application controls.
- Develop effective working relationships with IT management, team members, and stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least three years of IT audit experience.
- Working knowledge of auditing principles, internal controls, information systems, technology platforms, and IT processes.
- Understanding of information security, database and network management, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.
- Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with PowerPoint, Visio, Access, or audit analytics software is preferred.
- Ability to obtain a preferred professional certification within two years of employment.
- CISA, CPA, or CIA certification preferred. Healthcare industry experience is also preferred.
City of Hope employees’ pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
- Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
- City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
- All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
- Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
- Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
- If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org.
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
The Senior IT Internal Auditor plans, leads, and performs internal audits across City of Hope, with a primary focus on technology, information systems, and IT-related risks and controls. This role evaluates whether internal controls and operating procedures are properly designed, functioning as intended, and aligned with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and City of Hope’s mission. The Senior IT Internal Auditor also supports financial, operational, and regulatory audits while providing technical guidance, mentoring audit team members, and developing trusted relationships with IT leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, lead, and execute technology-focused internal audits by defining objectives, establishing scope, assessing risk, and developing audit programs.
- Evaluate IT general controls, application controls, information security practices, technology platforms, and key IT processes.
- Conduct interviews, perform audit testing, and prepare clear, well-supported work papers, findings, recommendations, and final reports.
- Provide technical audit support for system implementations, including pre-implementation and post-implementation reviews.
- Help integrate technology risk and control coverage into financial, operational, and regulatory audits.
- Guide, mentor, and provide project direction to assigned internal audit team members.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of management action plans developed in response to audit findings.
- Complete audits within established budgets and milestones and in accordance with applicable internal auditing standards.
- Support external financial statement audit activities, including testing of IT general and application controls.
- Develop effective working relationships with IT management, team members, and stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least three years of IT audit experience.
- Working knowledge of auditing principles, internal controls, information systems, technology platforms, and IT processes.
- Understanding of information security, database and network management, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.
- Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with PowerPoint, Visio, Access, or audit analytics software is preferred.
- Ability to obtain a preferred professional certification within two years of employment.
- CISA, CPA, or CIA certification preferred. Healthcare industry experience is also preferred.
City of Hope employees’ pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.
- Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
- City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
- All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
- Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
- Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
- If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an IT Auditor
Lead with your technical certifications
CISA, CISSP, and CISM credentials signal to sponsoring employers that you meet specialty occupation standards. Listing them prominently on your resume strengthens both your application and the employer's H-1B petition.
Target regulated industries first
Banks, healthcare systems, and federal contractors face mandatory audit requirements and hire IT Auditors year-round. These employers have established immigration programs and are far more likely to sponsor than startups or small firms.
Frame your degree field precisely
USCIS expects a direct connection between your degree and the role. Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, and Cybersecurity degrees map most cleanly to IT Auditor specialty occupation petitions.
Understand the LCA before you negotiate
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets prevailing levels for IT Auditors in your work location. Knowing this protects you from underpay and helps you evaluate offers accurately.
Ask about cap-exempt employers
Nonprofits, universities, and government-affiliated research organizations are exempt from the H-1B lottery. IT Auditors at these institutions can receive approval year-round without competing in the annual cap selection.
Address the specialty occupation question directly
Some USCIS officers scrutinize IT Auditor petitions. Having your employer document that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree, significantly reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IT Auditor qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the petition needs to be drafted carefully. USCIS requires the employer to demonstrate that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, or Computer Science. Generic job descriptions referencing any business degree can trigger a Request for Evidence. Employers with detailed, technical job postings have significantly stronger approval records for this role.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as an IT Auditor?
A bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Accounting Information Systems is the strongest foundation for a sponsored IT Auditor role. Degrees in general Business or Finance can work if paired with certifications like CISA or relevant coursework, but they introduce more risk in the USCIS adjudication. A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for H-1B and E-3 visa petitions.
Which employers sponsor IT Auditors most frequently?
Large financial institutions, Big Four accounting firms, healthcare networks, and federal government contractors are the most consistent sponsors for IT Auditor roles. These organizations operate under strict regulatory audit requirements, creating sustained demand regardless of hiring cycles. You can browse IT Auditor roles with confirmed sponsorship directly on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for employers willing to support visa applications.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I'm already an IT Auditor in the U.S.?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to transfer to a new sponsoring employer once your initial petition has been approved and you have maintained valid status. Your new employer files a transfer petition, and you can typically begin work as soon as it is received by USCIS. There is no need to restart the lottery. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the same standards as your original petition.
Are IT Auditor H-1B petitions at higher risk of denial than other tech roles?
They face more scrutiny than core software engineering roles because USCIS sometimes questions whether audit positions require a degree in a specific field versus a general business background. Approval rates improve significantly when the job description ties responsibilities directly to technical systems, controls frameworks, or cybersecurity, and when the employer documents the degree requirement clearly. Firms with experienced immigration counsel and established sponsorship histories tend to have stronger outcomes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored IT Auditor jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.