Information Systems Auditor Position - Technical

From: Kimberly Kimani (kimberly.kimaniat_private)
Date: Tue Sep 10 2002 - 12:36:15 PDT

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    Information Systems Auditor
    
    The Information Systems Auditor position is responsible for performing 
    internal information systems audit work throughout VERITAS Software.  
    Incumbents are expected to have information systems audit experience and 
    to demonstrate proficiency in performing information systems audit work, 
    which conforms to professional standards.  
    This person will work with user, technical and internal security 
    management in the development and implementation and maintenance of 
    information system audits. This person must be able to develop and 
    implement flexible auditing solutions, dictated by the needs of a hybrid 
    and rapidly evolving centralized/decentralized business environment. The 
    individual must be a results-oriented person who can achieve tangible 
    improvements in the information audit arena. Excellent technical and 
    communications skills are a must, as is proven information security 
    auditing experience in a medium-to-large business organization.
    
    Job Description
    An Information Systems Auditor is expected to:	
    Apply and maintain IT best practices standards. Demonstrate proficiency in 
    applying information systems audit principles, skills and techniques in 
    reviewing and testing computer applications and information systems 
    technology of varying complexity.  
    Execute the audit process on a wide variety of computing environments and 
    computer applications and accurately interpret results against defined 
    criteria and do so such that the work is competently and efficiently 
    performed in accordance with professional standards.
    Additional activities include working with management in defining and 
    implementing an ongoing risk assessment program, which will define, 
    identify and classify critical information assets, assess security threats 
    and vulnerabilities regarding those assets and implement safeguard 
    recommendations.
    Perform internal audits, development of appropriate criteria needed to 
    assess the level of new/existing applications and/or technology 
    infrastructure elements for compliance with enterprise security and audit 
    standards. Apply internal control policies in a wide variety of 
    information technology processes and appropriately assess the exposures 
    resulting from ineffective or missing practices.  
    Prioritize work so resources are devoted to areas of highest risk.
    Consistently document relevant facts and information, which support the 
    work performed and conclusions drawn so other reviewers can follow the 
    auditor's logic and methodology.  
    Be effective in communicating audit results, both verbally and in writing, 
    so they are persuasive, placed in the appropriate context, and understood 
    by the recipient.  
    Be able to complete work with limited instructions, yet know when to seek 
    guidance from management staff when circumstances warrant.
    Complete work assignments independently or as part of a team project.
    
    The position requires:
    Graduate degree with business emphasis in a related field Computer Science
    2 to 4 years of information system audit experience
    Experience with SAS standards.
    Effective interpersonal skills
    Effective verbal and written communications skills
    Critical thinking and analytical skills
    Experience in auditing information systems for best practices and security 
    issues.
    Excellent working knowledge of, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Unix 
    (Solaris), Cisco IOS
    Experience with Oracle and MS SQL
    Experience auditing network firewall concepts
    Ability to function well under pressure, and efficiently manages multiple 
    priorities.
    



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