Information Systems Auditor

WHAT WE OFFER

• General Salary Increaseof 3.50% effective 12/20/2026 and 3.50% effective 12/19/2027.

• Educational Incentive -An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree 3.5% for completion of a bachelors degree OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Bilingual Incentive -Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.
• Annual Leave 208 hours per year increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Annual Leave Redemption The ability to cash in or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours in the preceding twelve months.
• Deferred Compensation -Eligible to participate in the Countys 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $26626.86 for purchasing medical dental and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts -Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan -Both the County and employees contribute to the Countys Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.
• Holidays - 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

• Extensive experience in the application of sound principles and practices in information technology.
• Ability to easily adapt between working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong report writing presentation and research skills.
• Ability to seize the initiative with confidence set objectives and drive results.
• Passion for the profession and a commitment to good stewardship of public funds.
• Possession of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.

The following duties are considered characteristic but not inclusive and are examples only:

• Serves as project manager responsible for planning organizing directing and performing a wide range of information systems audits including audits of infrastructure operations security and application systems;
• Extracts manipulates and analyzes data from mainframes mid-sized computers client servers and PCs using audit software and ad hoc reporting tools;
• Plans leads schedules assigns monitors and reviews the work of assigned professional and technical staff;
• Identifies and develops recommendations to improve controls and enhance operations;
• Advises Internal Audit staff on information systems matters related to their audits;
• Communicates findings and recommendations to all levels of County government and the public verbally and through concisely written reports;
• Maintains awareness of new developments in the field of information systems auditing and incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs;
• Conducts evaluation sourcing and implementation of specialty audit applications;
• Develops information systems training programs for Internal Audit staff; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge skills and abilities.

The required knowledge skills and abilities can also be obtained by:
A) A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science information systems/information technology accounting business administration or a closely related field
PLUS
Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information systems auditing control or security or a related field

OR

B) An associate degree in computer science information systems/information technology accounting business administration or a closely related field
PLUS
Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information systems auditing control or security or a related field

OR

C)Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information systems auditing control or security or a related field.

Experience Substitution
The following may substitute for one (1) year of required experience for a maximum substitution limit of one (1) year:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license;
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate;
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate;
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certificate; or a
• Masters Degree in computer science information systems/information technology accounting business administration or a closely related field.

• Masters degree in computer science information systems/information technology accounting business administration or a closely related field.
• Relevant certification:
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information systems auditing.

If you are using education to qualify verification of completion of college coursework and/or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution is required.

• Submit your college diploma or transcripts/grade reports from an accredited college or university which shows your name the conferred date of your degree and the major area of study; submit within three(3) business days of the closing date of this recruitment.
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Degree(s) from a foreign institution require an academic credential evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency.
• If the name on this documentation is different from the name on your application include documents that show the name change (e.g. a marriage certificate).

• Information systems auditing standards and techniques;
• Information systems governance including security and related standards guidelines and practices;
• General information technology processes including security administration and management change management backup and recovery data center operations business continuity database management system development methodology and outsourced IT services;
• Risk assessment/risk management tools and processes;
• Information systems internal control principles and frameworks;
• Methods techniques and standards used in performing internal audits;
• Operations services and activities found in County government;
• Project management techniques;
• Principles of lead supervision and training;
• Methods of effective team building;
• Different instructional and coaching techniques.

• Risk-based audit planning and audit project management techniques;
• Sampling methodologies and other substantive/data analytical procedures.

• Develop and manage risk based audit programs focused on critical IT risk and control considerations;
• Perform complex technical information systems auditing functions;
• Collect compile analyze interpret and present data and audit findings;
• Organize and direct the work of professional and technical staff;
• Lead complex audit projects while managing timelines;
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees and management;
• Balance competing priorities with both internally and externally imposed deadlines;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Conduct oral technical presentations to a wide variety of individuals and groups;
• Prepare clear and concise reports for management public officials and the general public;
• Provide training and technical support for non-information technology audit staff;
• Exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura California no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday August 13 2026.

To apply online please refer to our website at A paper application can be obtained by calling . Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources 800 South Victoria Avenue L-1970 Ventura CA 93009.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another merit or civil service public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a merit or civil service style examination then appointment by Lateral Transfer may be possible. If interested please clickhere for additional information.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

APPLICATION SCREENING qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION - 100%
A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate with special emphasis on the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated a T&E applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam which may be preceded by or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate a typical T&E your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge skills and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as See Resume or Refer to Resume are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.

ORAL EXAM 100%: A job-related oral exam may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating applicants knowledge skills and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants an examination may not be conducted. Instead a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
A thorough pre-employment post-offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment education criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment please contact Michelle Antonetty by e-mail at or by telephone at .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.