Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleInformation Systems Auditor 3 ITS - 10265

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade31

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $131256 to $159784 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Swan St. Bldg, Core 4, Flr 3

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit within ITS Internal Audit, the incumbent provides assistance with directing activities of the Internal Audit Unit. The Information Systems Auditor 3 ITS establishes priorities of technical and operational audits for all ITS applications and network systems, ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, confidentiality, integrity, and overall compliance with Internal Audit Standards.
• Illustrative duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist in compiling annual risk assessment of computer systems and/or operations.
• Assist in developing and executing annual audit plan based on the significant risks identified in the audit universe.
• Assist in developing internal audit department policies to ensure compliance with all auditing standards and governmental requirements.
• Conduct and/or direct internal audits including the testing of reliability of the systems of internal controls for ITS.
• Develop audit scope and approve audit programs to be followed by the audit team.
• Develop, implement, and maintain computer assisted auditing tools to be used by audit staff.
• Develop work systems and methods to effectively speed the conduct of audits and analysis work.
• Direct the development of final recommendations to provide assurance that internal controls of computer systems and/or operations are adequate.
• Evaluate agency policies and procedures to ensure that assets and resources of ITS are safeguarded and utilized properly.
• Review formal written reports setting forth recommendations for management to strengthen and improve computer systems and/or operations, as well as identify cost of efficiency savings.
• Work directly with executive staff on organizational and operational problems, identifying root causes and providing recommendations.
• Conduct reviews of all products of audit work performed by staff (work papers, testing and sampling plans, status reports, draft issues, etc.) to ensure that audits adhere to applicable governmental auditing standards.
• Develop follow-up audit plans.
• Provide guidance and oversight to subordinate staff and intervene and resolve problems as necessary.
• Perform supervisory duties such as review, monitor and evaluate staff performance and track time and attendance.
• Identify training needs and arrange for provision of training.
• Perform full range of supervisory duties

Minimum Qualifications One year of service as an Information Systems Auditor 2 (ITS); OR Nine years of IT auditing experience*, including two years of managerial experience.

*IT auditing experience must have been gained in any one or combination of the following:

• An auditor with responsibility for the audits of system development life cycle, including the writing and presentation of findings reports of technical issues to a non-technical audience.

• An auditor with responsibility for the audits of physical and logical access controls, general IT controls, and application controls, including the writing and presentation of findings reports of technical issues to a non-technical audience.

• An auditor principally engaged in audits of IT project management, telecommunication networks, software, and business continuity preparedness.

• An information systems professional with responsibility for the analysis and evaluation of information systems, including platforms; network infrastructure; and operational practices.

• As a field auditor with federal, state, or municipal agency, with the responsibility for performing comprehensive IT audits to determine the compliance of individuals or businesses.

Education/Experience Substitution: an associate’s degree may substitute for up to two years of experience; a bachelor’s may substitute for up to four years of non-managerial experience; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of non-managerial experience; a Ph.D. may substitute for two years of non-managerial experience.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name ITS Human Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.