Title: Junior IT Security Auditor

State Role Title: Auditor II

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location:Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website:vita.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia IT Agency (VITA) helps ensure the Commonwealth of Virginia provides a safe, secure technology environment enabling state agencies to accomplish their respective missions. The Commonwealth Security & Risk Management (CSRM) Directorate of VITA oversees the technology environment and in doing so, offers significant benefits to agencies of the commonwealth.

CSRM is currently seeking a Junior IT Security Auditor to help conduct risk-based IT Security Audits for agencies electing to use VITA's Centralized IT Security Audit Service. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn about, support, and help protect many operations within the commonwealth. We are seeking a colleague to join us as we solve challenges that directly impact the citizens of Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and/or the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Standards (Red Book).

Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand, analyze and draw appropriate conclusions from audit evidence.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Highest levels of integrity.

Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and professionalism with a results-oriented work style.

Additional Considerations

Prior job experience as an Auditor, preferably an IT Auditor.

Information technology experience or education.

Knowledge of NIST 800-53 or COV Security Standard SEC530.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to "Your Application" in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Email: VITAhr@vita.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.