Senior IT Auditor & Investigator (16882) Contract

Job ID: 4916

Position Vacancy Announcement

Florida A&M
University’s Division of Audit is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Senior IT Auditor & Investigator
vacancy. We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated audit professional to join our team and serve as Senior IT Auditor and Investigator
working at the Tallahassee, Florida main campus.

Responsibilities

IT Audits and Advisory
Services: Plans and conducts IT audits, including risk assessments, control evaluations, and audit testing; Provides technical assistance
and advisory services to departments across the university to enhance IT governance and security; and reviews and assesses IT systems,
applications, and processes to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.

Investigations – Computer Forensics: Leads
investigations involving IT-related fraud, data breaches, and other cyber incidents; Performs computer forensics analysis to collect,
preserve, and analyze digital evidence;and collaborates with legal, compliance, and other departments to ensure proper handling and
reporting of incidents.

Project Leadership – Computer Forensics Lab: Oversees the setup and development of the university’s computer
forensics lab; Develops and maintains procedures, manuals, and templates for the computer forensics lab to ensure consistency and compliance
with best practices; and provides training and guidance to staff on the use of forensics tools and methodologies.

Webmaster and IT
Audit Tools Management: Serves as the Division of Audit’s webmaster, managing the content and updates for the division’s website; and leads
the implementation and ongoing management of the Workiva platform or other IT audit tools, ensuring they meet the division’s needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Assists in at least one non-IT audit or advisory engagement annually to provide a broader perspective on
the university’s operations; and collaborates with other audit and compliance staff to integrate IT audit findings into overall risk
management strategies.

Training and Awareness: Develops and delivers training sessions on IT security, audit best practices, and the
role of computer forensics within the university; Creates and hosts educational content, to promote IT security awareness across the
campus.

Division of Audit Expectations: Ensures compliance with the Division of Audit’s Expectation Model, aligning activities and
behavior with established standards and goals.

Minimum
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of related
experience; or master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and four years of related experience. Related professional audit
certification may be required.

Recommended
Competencies

Extensive knowledge of Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a
closely related field;

Deep understanding of IT auditing principles, computer forensics, and investigative processes, gained through
a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;

Significant exposure to digital investigations and cybersecurity practices is
essential;

Proficient knowledge of digital forensics tools such as Encase, FTK, and IT audit software like Workiva;

Strong
technical skills In IT systems, cybersecurity, and digital forensics, with the ability to conduct thorough and accurate investigations;

Excellent analytical skills, with a proven ability to assess complex systems and identify vulnerabilities or irregularities;

Adapt
at solving problems that require meticulous attention to detail and careful consideration of evidence;

Strong communication skills,
both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders;

Able to
interact effectively with diverse teams and clients;

High proficiency in using forensic tools (e.g., Encase, FTK) for digital
investigations and IT audit software (e.g., Workiva) for audit and compliance processes;

Ability to handle sensitive and complex
investigations with discretion, ensuring all findings are accurate, documented, and presented in a clear and professional manner;

Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and methodologies in the constantly evolving fields of IT and cybersecurity;

Capability to present findings and recommendations clearly and confidently to various audiences, including technical teams, management,
and external stakeholders; and,

A proactive approach to staying current with industry best practices and emerging trends in internal
auditing, and a commitment to implementing innovative audit techniques and tools to enhance audit effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional
certifications such as CISA, CISSP, Certified Internal Auditor or other appropriate professional certification is preferred.

Anticipated Salary Range

Salary Range
$80,000 to 95,000 commensurate with experience.

Pay
Plan

This is an Administrative and Professional (A&P)
position.

Conditions of
Employment

Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of
criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other
educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.

Only United States (U.S.) citizens
or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work
in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of
employment.

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in
service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S.
Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the
State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide
documentation.

How To
Apply

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information.
Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must
apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records
law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require
a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity
Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the
University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.

Schedule

40 hours a week, including nights
and weekends.

Other Information

Privileged
or confidential information gathered by the DoA will be protected from disclosure unless the chief audit executive determines that such
disclosure is required by law or necessary to further the purposes of an audit, investigation, inspection, evaluation, review, or other
inquiry. The employee is responsible for complying with the terms of FAMU’s Confidentiality and Security Agreement and Information Access
Control/Handling Procedure.