Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are required to be onsite according to the schedule set by your management.

The Senior IT Auditor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta plays a critical role in evaluating and strengthening the Bank's technology control environment. This position independently leads and conducts comprehensive IT audits to identify risks, test controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. As a subject matter expert, you'll serve as Auditor in Charge (AIC) on engagements of moderate to high complexity, applying your technical expertise to assess cybersecurity measures, IT governance structures, and critical infrastructure. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with IT departments and leadership throughout the Atlanta District branches to develop risk-based audit plans, communicate findings effectively, and provide valuable recommendations to improve the Bank's technology risk posture. This role requires analytical thinking, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to translate technical concepts for various stakeholders. Through your contributions to System-wide governance groups and audit workgroups, you'll help shape IT audit methodology and best practices across the Federal Reserve System. This position may require travel up to 10% of time.

What You'll Do

Participate and lead IT and project audits, ensuring proper planning, execution, and completion within established timelines

Assess business areas to identify IT risks, determine audit frequency and scope

Draft audit workpapers and stakeholder communications following IIA Standards

Serve as primary liaison to Bank IT departments and branch offices

Coordinate follow-up on reported findings and document results

Develop annual business area risk assessments and process mapping

Participate in System Audit Community governance groups and workgroups

Apply expert knowledge of IT operations, risk assessment practices, and internal control systems

Maintain effective relationships with management and staff in assigned functional areas

Assist with operational audit engagements as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

3+ years of IT Audit/Advisory experience or 5+ years of non-Audit related experience

Expert knowledge of IT General Controls

Professional certification preferred: CIA, CPA, CISSP, CISA, CAMS, CFE, PMP, SAFR

Technical Skills

Knowledge of IT systems: Windows, Firewall, Routers, Oracle, SQL, Remote Access Systems

Understanding of Systems Development, Application Security, Identity and Access Management

Familiarity with Database Management Systems and Privileged Access

Experience with Center for Internet Security Critical Security Controls and Automated Audit Tools

Knowledge of SDLC methodologies and IT Frameworks (COBIT, COSO, NIST-800-53, ISO standards)

Intermediate proficiency in Office 365 Applications

Key Knowledge Areas

Cybersecurity

Resiliency

Agile Auditing

Data Analytics

Information Systems

Business IT Operations

Core Competencies

Self-Awareness

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Action-Oriented

Effective Communication

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
Paid vacation and holidays; flexible work environment
Generously subsidized public transportation
Annual tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs, training and conferences
And more…

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Internal Oversight & Governance Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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