Senior Auditor

Examine and analyze information systems operations to identify opportunities for improvement and assess risks. Participate in audit planning and execution. Evaluate policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls surrounding information systems are maintained. Develop strategies and provide recommendations on strengthening controls, mitigating risk, and implementing corrective actions. Document and report audit findings to management. May require Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation. May assist with financial and operational audits and ensure compliance with existing regulations as they relate to information systems.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

P4- Information Systems Auditor, IV
Examine and analyze information systems operations to identify opportunities for improvement and assess risks. Participate in audit planning and execution. Evaluate policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls surrounding information systems are maintained. Develop strategies and provide recommendations on strengthening controls, mitigating risk, and implementing corrective actions. Document and report audit findings to management. May require Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation. May assist with financial and operational audits and ensure compliance with existing regulations as they relate to information systems. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

P5-Information Systems Auditor, V
Examine and analyze information systems operations to identify opportunities for improvement and assess risks. Participate in audit planning and execution. Evaluate policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls surrounding information systems are maintained. Develop strategies and provide recommendations on strengthening controls, mitigating risk, and implementing corrective actions. Document and report audit findings to management. May require Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation. May assist with financial and operational audits and ensure compliance with existing regulations as they relate to information systems. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY**STATEMENT:** 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Information Systems Auditor, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Information Systems Auditor, V: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Preference will be given to candidates with a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credential; experience auditing the configuration and security of enterprise networks, databases, servers, cloud-based services, healthcare systems, and application development; experience evaluating Service Organization Control (SOC) reports; and demonstrated strong leadership skills.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?

  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

• * How many years of related work experience do you have?

  • Less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
  • 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
  • 15 years or more

• * Are you legally permitted to work in the US without sponsorship?

  • Yes
  • No

• * Are you available to come to the office in Salt Lake City, Utah, when required?

  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

Optional Documents

Open Date

08/24/2026

Requisition Number

PRN45985B

Job Title

Information Systems Auditors

Working Title

Senior Auditor

Career Progression Track

P00

Track Level

P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced

FLSA Code

Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

40 hours/week, flexible schedule with core hours of 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Flexible work location.

VP Area

President

Department

00343 - Internal Audit

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$105,000 - $130,000 DOE

Close Date

11/24/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)