Job No. 157987
- Job Title:
- Senior Auditor, IT Audit & Consulting Services
- Employer:
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Lone Star College System
- Location:
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Woodlands , TX
- Posting Date:
- 13-Mar-2026
- Description:
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Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.
Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Senior Auditor, IT Audit and Consulting Services is responsible for leading and executing audits focused on information technology (IT) systems, infrastructure, and processes within the College. This role will assess the effectiveness, security, and compliance of IT systems, applications, and data, with a particular focus on risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance within the higher education environment. The Senior IT Auditor will also contribute to the design and execution of audits related to IT security, data privacy, and IT governance, providing recommendations to enhance the university's IT control environment. The Senior IT Auditor will also participate in the development of risk-based audit plans and collaborate with other audit staff on cross-functional audits.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Lead IT risk assessments to identify emerging risks and areas for improvement in IT systems and controls, and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan.
Lead and execute IT audits and consulting/advisory engagements, including audits of IT governance, cybersecurity policies and controls, cloud systems, enterprise applications, data management practices, etc. Evaluate IT controls, identify key risks and gaps, and design effective testing procedures. Work collaboratively with the Office of Technology Services team at a variety of levels to assess technical environments and provide practical, actionable recommendations
Promote the use of data analytics and data visualization techniques to evaluate large data sets for trends and anomalies, and perform data-driven continuous reviews. Identify themes, trends, and emerging risks for advancement and communication to senior management
Prepare clear, comprehensive, and timely audit reports, outlining observations, risks, and recommendations Communicate audit results to senior management, the IT department, and other stakeholders, ensuring understanding and buy-in for recommendations. Follow up with leadership at a variety of levels on the implementation of management action plans
Participate in system implementation reviews, assessing system development life cycle (SDLC) controls and project governance
Collaborate with internal audit staff on integrated audits involving IT systems, finance, operations, and compliance functions. Provide IT audit expertise and insight on cross-functional audit projects, ensuring technology-related risks and controls are adequately assessed
Stay current with the latest developments in IT auditing, cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory changes affecting higher education. Participate in ongoing professional development, including training and certifications related to IT audit, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies
Maintain proficiency in audit standards, policies and procedures and remains current with the ever-changing audit profession, including new approaches to evaluate and report on issues related specifically to colleges
May oversee and direct the activities of other auditors as assigned, and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Lead and mentor junior auditors, providing guidance on audit processes, risk management, and security controls
Work collaboratively with internal and external contacts, including outside vendors and external auditors, utilizing excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Work closely with the Office of Technology Services, CIO, and CISO to align audit efforts with institutional priorities.
Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network security, operating systems, databases, application controls, and cloud computing
Strong knowledge of IT security and control practices for relevant platforms and systems, generally accepted IT audit standards, statements and practices
Awareness of emerging cyber threats, security best practices, and incident response procedures
Skill in project management methodology, business process analysis, mapping, and documentation
Ability to influence and advocate recommendations to management
Strong negotiating, advocacy, and communication skills; ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences
Advanced knowledge and practice of the governmental accepted auditing standards (GAAS), International Professional Practices Framework, accounting and auditing pronouncements, the Committee of Sponsoring Organization (COSO) internal controls framework, and fraud deterrence guidance
Strong knowledge of IIA Standards, COBIT, NIST, and IT governance frameworks
Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools
Ability to balance detailed analysis with strategic perspective
Advanced skills in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, IDEA)
Knowledge of how routine business processes should be integrated with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and administrative system functions, such as PeopleSoft etc.
Interpersonal skills to achieve desired outcomes with the LSC staff, faculty, and leadership at all levels, as well as with students, vendors, and other external agencies, etc.
Skill in identifying problems and formulating actionable recommendations for process improvements or for problem resolution
Ability to display personal initiative and to adapt, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work is primarily sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as classrooms, offices, meeting and training rooms, and libraries. This requires use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
Position will be based at the System Office and will also require travel to LSC campuses