IT Auditor 3+ (Cybersecurity Audit - Internal Only)

Washington State Health Care Authority is hiring an IT Auditor 3+ for the Cybersecurity Audit team, internal only, serving clients across Washington State government.

Responsibilities

• Own audit planning through the completion of cybersecurity audit deliverables, including the final audit presentation for engagements of any size and complexity.
• Independently lead cybersecurity performance audits covering increasingly complex environments, potentially involving multiple state agencies, local governments, or multiple levels of government.
• Provide expert technical security services as part of cybersecurity audits to improve clients’ IT security posture.
• May lead larger and more complex audits and coordinate other auditors to achieve overall audit objectives under direction of an assistant audit manager or audit manager.
• May lead audits and projects that include multiple IT audit staff, with responsibility for the entire audit engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of audit experience, including at least two years in IT audit.
• Must have obtained at least one of the following: a relevant professional certification (including but not limited to CISA, GSEC, or CISSP) or a master’s degree in data analytics, cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
• Degree in a field applicable to IT security and/or analyzing government programs is strongly preferred.
• Preference may be given for experience with governments, performance auditing and/or accountability auditing, and technical knowledge related to cybersecurity.
• Relevant professional work and/or volunteer experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Team Cybersecurity Audit

• Completes cybersecurity performance audits with State and Local governments to strengthen IT security.
• Cybersecurity audits examine IT systems to identify weaknesses attackers could exploit and propose solutions to help harden those systems.

Mission

• Collaborate with governments to provide actionable recommendations that improve the security posture of IT systems supporting essential government operations and services.

How This Will Be Accomplished

• Build trust and relationships with clients and partners.
• Share knowledge on cybersecurity leading practices and available resources.
• Scope audits flexibly to meet each auditee’s individual needs.
• Complete quality and timely audits with prioritized recommendations.
• Refine methods and approaches to remain relevant and address emerging needs.

Vision

• Secure government.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Olympia, WA (hybrid)
• Salary: USD 7,592 - 10,204 per monthly
• Pay note: Pay for an IT Auditor 3+ will include assignment pay in addition to the salary listed.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules and hybrid work environment
• Full benefits package
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Growth and development opportunities, including 80+ hours of training each biennium
• Educational and professional certification reimbursements
• Agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace
• Medical (including vision), dental, and basic life insurance
• Medical flexible spending account
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance (option to purchase additional coverage amounts)
• Dependent care assistance
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance through payroll deduction
• Washington State Employee Assistance Program
• Membership in Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• Option of two employer-contributed retirement programs for new employees
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Coverage by Social Security and Medicare
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if eligible and meet qualifying criteria)
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick Leave: eight hours per month for full-time employees
• Vacation (Annual Leave) accrual rates per WAC 357-31-165(1) or applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA)
• 21 days paid military leave per year
• Five (5) days paid bereavement leave

Application Information

• Submit: (1) a completed application through careers.wa.gov, including detailed responses to supplemental questions; and (2) a letter of interest addressing how you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement.
• Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report.
• If applying with Veteran’s Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 showing honorable discharge.
• Questions: [email protected]
• Accommodation requests: call (360) 725-5618 or use the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.