IT Auditor
Wake County, NC - USA
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of RevenueDivision
Internal AuditJob Classification Title
Information Systems Auditor (NS)Position Number
Grade
DT09About Us
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits competitive pay professional development and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information achieves high compliance and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race color gender national origin religion age disability or political affiliation.
Description of Work
***PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR TO THE END DATE LISTED ON THIS JOB POSTING***The Department of Revenue (DOR) is a governors cabinet-member agency charged with administration and enforcement of state tax laws. The DOR is headed by the Secretary of Revenue. This position is considered part of the Secretarys Office.
Internal auditing is an independent objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organizations operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management control and governance processes.
The incumbent will report to headquarters located at 501 N. Wilmington St. Raleigh NC 27604 a minimum of three days per week.
The primary purpose of the Information Systems Internal Auditor is to assist the Chief Audit Executive:
1) Perform risk-based audits of the organizations information technology environment including but not limited to hardware software operational development testing and production to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state rules laws and regulations and organizational policies and procedures. Audits must adhere to the most current applicable departmental policies and procedures Institute of Internal Auditings International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and other guidance as provided by the NC Office of Internal Audit.
More specifically:
Plan each audit including but not limited to:
Identifying and assessing audit risks.
Reviewing and/or developing audit program and workpaper templates.
Perform fieldwork including but not limited to:
Conducting surveys and interviews.
Performing observations.
Documenting processes and procedures.
Developing methodologies to determine sample sizes for testing.
Conducting tests and interpreting results.
Gathering sufficient audit evidence to support conclusions; performing root cause analysis.
Performing account and data analysis.
Performing physical inventory counts and reconciliations.
Performing site visits / inspections of service centers data centers and third-party vendors.
Writing audit reports.
Performing follow-up testing to determine that managements remediation efforts to address audit findings were done properly timely and effectively.
2) Assist the internal audit team with data extraction data analytics use of computer-assisted auditing tools and techniques and other information systems and technology needs.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Experience working within a Technology Risk domain role (i.e. Internal Audit Information Security Cybersecurity Security Technologies IT Governance etc.).
Thorough knowledge and understanding of generally accepted information system audit standards principles and methodologies such as but not limited to the COBIT 2019 IT Governance Framework and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Certified as a CISA CISSP CISM or other comparable professional certification is considered a plus.
Proficiency in artificial intelligence data analytics and auditing software considered a plus.
Recruitment Range: $81504 - $101881
Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge skills and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
Some highlights include:
- The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moodys Investors Service
- Twelve paid holidays per year
- Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
- Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
- Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
- 401K and 457 plans
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits competitive pay professional development and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information achieves high compliance and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race color gender national origin religion age disability or political affiliation.
This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. Tax compliance is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state.
To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.
Applicants eligible for veterans preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.
If you have general questions about the application process you may contact Human Resources at or . Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process please call the agency ADA Administrator at .
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelors degree in computer science accounting or a related IT degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in data analytics auditing or information systems programming or technology auditing; or Associate degree in computer science from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in data analytics auditing or information systems programming or technology auditing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Heidi Jean NoltaRecruiter Email:
Required Experience:
IC