IT Auditor​/Sr. IT Auditor

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. 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.

Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are required to be onsite according to the schedule set by your management. This role may require travel up to 10% of time.

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 will serve as Auditor in Charge (AIC) on engagements of moderate to high complexity, evaluating cybersecurity measures, IT governance structures, and critical infrastructure.

You will collaborate cross‑functionally with IT departments and leadership throughout the Atlanta District to develop risk‑based audit plans, communicate findings, and provide recommendations to improve the Bank’s technology risk posture. Through your contributions to system‑wide governance groups and audit work groups, you’ll help shape IT audit methodology and best practices across the Federal Reserve System.

• 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 work papers 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 work groups.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Cybersecurity
• Resiliency
• Agile Auditing
• Data Analytics
• Information Systems
• Business IT Operations

• Self‑Awareness
• Collaboration
• Problem‑Solving
• Action‑Oriented
• Effective Communication

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401(k) 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 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 require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

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

Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

Apply through the Federal Reserve System Careers site.