Information Technology Auditor

WaTech: A great place to work!

As a Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) employee, you will have a unique opportunity to help advance the latest IT technologies and practices used by state government to meet the needs of Washingtonians. Through teamwork, partnership, and collaboration WaTech works to transform public service through a connected government.

About the position

This position is a part of the Policy and Program Management team that is within the WaTech’s Office of Cybersecurity (OCS). OCS provides enterprise information security services, platforms, technologies, and strategic direction for cybersecurity for Washington State agencies. This position reports to the Deputy CISO for Policy and Program Management.

As an Information Technology Auditor, you will be responsible for independently conducting complex IT security compliance audits across multiple state agencies, local governments, or different levels of government. You will conduct thorough and effective IT security audits and help agencies safeguard public information, ensuring that WaTech-supported agencies adhere to state- mandated security policies and standards.

Duties

Some of what to expect with this role:

• Obtain sufficient and appropriate evidence to provide a reasonable basis to support findings and objective conclusions.
• Analyze relevant documents, such as policies, standards, procedures, logs, and reports.
• Utilize analytical procedures to analyze IT security data to identify trends, anomalies, or potential issues.
• Develop and conduct complex IT compliance audits. Provide independent assessments of the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes related to the agency’s IT infrastructure and systems
• Lead audits and projects that involve agency staff in the audit process.
• Define the information, methodologies, and analyses needed to fully address the audit.
• Perform preliminary research and review risk assessments to outline the audit agreed upon procedures and scope of work.
• Develop and review planning work that complies with applicable industry standards, WaTech requirements, and governmental or third-party auditing standards
• Prepare accurate documentation for all audit work accomplished, overall conclusions reached, and recommendations for improving any deficiencies noted

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 12 years of Information Technology experience. **A bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, computer science, information systems, or other related field may substitute for up four years (bachelor’s degree) or six years (master’s degree), respectively, of the overall 12 years of experience required.**
• The overall 12 years of experience must include:
  • Five years of professional experience conducting Information Technology audits
• Must possess one or more of the following certifications, or equivalent:
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  • General Security Essentials Certification (GSEC).
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Certified Information Auditor (CIA).
  • Holistic Information Security Practitioner (HISP).

Preference may be granted to applicants with the following:

• Demonstrated experience in project management managing multiple projects, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience conducting information technology audits for public sector agencies or government entities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development, such as participation in professional organizations (e.g., ISACA, ISC2) and attendance at industry conferences.
• Experience conducting information technology audits of Cloud providers, including providers of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

Telework: This position is approved for telework. However, it may require the incumbent to come onsite monthly to attend meetings and trainings or as needed for business purposes. WaTech supports flexible work arrangements and provides the necessary technology to work remotely.

We value diversity and different perspectives:

WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.

What WaTech Offers:

As an employee of WaTech, you’ll have access to an outstanding employee benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family, paid leave and holidays, retirement plan options and more.

While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia, Washington, which is near some of the country’s most scenic national parks, we are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy work life balance.

To learn more about WaTech, and what our employees enjoy about working here, please visit our website. 

How to apply:

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply button” at the top of this announcement. You may need to create a profile and account in Washington state’s automated application system. We invite you to include your name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Submit your online application.
• Answer allrequired Supplemental Questions.
• Attach a Letter of Interest that addresses how your experience qualifies you for this role.
• Attach a Resume that clearly documents the work history, training, and education that makes you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.

• Include three professional references and their contact information.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number prior to submittal.)

Note:Applications without the requested attachments identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration.

Conditions of employment:

This position requires a background check. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position and is a continued condition of employment.

Recruitment process:

First round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant’s advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions. As a part of the assessment process, you will be asked to complete an assignment, details will be provided in the interview invite. 

Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Rebekah Wilkes at (360) 407-8646 or email to [email protected]

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact Human Resources at (360) 407-8242 or [email protected]. Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. WaTech complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.