How to hire an information systems auditor

How to hire an information systems auditor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step information systems auditor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an information systems auditor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new information systems auditor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your information systems auditor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an information systems auditor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An information systems auditor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, information systems auditors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of information systems auditors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Information Systems Auditor	Description	Hourly rate
   Information Systems Auditor	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time... Show more	$19-46
   Audit Internship	An audit intern is responsible for assisting the finance department in processing financial reports, analyzing account statements, releasing invoices, and conducting tax audits. Audit interns shadow tenured staff on the operation procedures to familiarize themselves with work processes... Show more	$15-34
   Auditor Supervisor	An auditor supervisor is a financial professional who manages a staff of audit professionals and controls consulting engagements that evaluate the management and operating practices of a corporate. This supervisor is required to supervise audit planning and fieldwork as well as communicates findings and recommendations to senior management... Show more	$28-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Risk Assessments
   • Audit Reports
   • NIST
   • Cisa
   • Internal Audit
   • Internal Controls
   • System Security
   • Audit Findings
   • Project Management
   • HIPAA
   • ISO
   • Audit Procedures
   • Audit Process
   • Disaster Recovery

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and coordinate annual external business evaluation in conjunction with CPA consultants.
   • Develop audit plans and programs, following COBIT, NIST, and FISCAM frameworks.
   • Develop process and procedure documentation (narrative and flowchart) base on COBIT and COSO frameworks for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
   • Develop thorough and concise audit plans and procedures in alignment with COBIT control framework.
   • Verify compliance with legal regulations and Sarbanes-Oxley key controls.
   • Perform all Sarbanes-Oxley automate control testing, including automating testing processes and documenting processes in detail to ensure successful change management.

   More information systems auditor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your information systems auditor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An information systems auditor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an information systems auditor in New Mexico may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level information systems auditor usually earns less than a senior-level information systems auditor. Additionally, an information systems auditor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average information systems auditor salary

   $63,861yearly

   $30.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level information systems auditor salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average information systems auditor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$89,273	$43
   2	New Jersey	$89,249	$43
   3	New York	$78,490	$38
   4	Massachusetts	$76,438	$37
   5	California	$73,871	$36
   6	Maryland	$67,567	$32
   7	Oklahoma	$67,370	$32
   8	Texas	$65,792	$32
   9	Virginia	$62,863	$30
   10	Washington	$62,360	$30
   11	Minnesota	$62,302	$30
   12	Ohio	$61,363	$30
   13	Illinois	$61,246	$29
   14	Georgia	$61,008	$29
   15	North Carolina	$60,075	$29
   16	Utah	$58,294	$28
   17	Wisconsin	$57,276	$28
   18	Florida	$55,506	$27
   19	Indiana	$55,320	$27
   20	Arizona	$55,175	$27

   Average information systems auditor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$125,547	$60.36	327
   2	Illumina	$87,992	$42.30	7
   3	Fiserv	$84,985	$40.86	23
   4	SOAProjects Inc	$83,174	$39.99
   5	John Deere	$82,953	$39.88	2
   6	Jacobs Engineering Group	$81,795	$39.32
   7	Alpha Consulting	$79,045	$38.00
   8	Youngsoft	$77,139	$37.09
   9	Quaker Houghton	$76,903	$36.97
   10	Tasacom Technologies	$76,679	$36.86
   11	KPIT Technologies	$75,517	$36.31
   12	City of Seattle	$73,725	$35.44	3
   13	Eastern Savings Bank	$72,796	$35.00
   14	Florida Blue	$71,053	$34.16
   15	Belcan	$70,916	$34.09	15
   16	Scripps Health	$69,714	$33.52	2
   17	UCI Health	$69,624	$33.47	3
   18	PGT Trucking	$68,917	$33.13
   19	Pyramid Technology Solutions	$68,867	$33.11
   20	IDA	$68,338	$32.85	3

4. Writing an information systems auditor job description

   An information systems auditor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an information systems auditor job description:

   Information systems auditor job description example

   GovCIO is a team of transformers-people who are passionate about transforming government I.T. We believe in making a difference by developing digital strategies and delivering the technology-related innovation governmental operations that improve the citizen experience every day.
   
   But we can't do it alone. We welcome and nurture an inclusive and diversified work culture. Because different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives make us better decision-makers, problem solvers, and creators. We're changing the face of I.T. - from our diverse staff to the end-products we develop. And we're excited to expand our team. Are you ready to be a transformer?
   Responsibilities
   Assist the government in preparing client stakeholders for external audits Coordinate client responses to external audits by ensuring information provided to external auditors is timely, accurate, and satisfies the auditor's request Assist the government to ensure audit findings and recommendations are accurate and proposed remediation is achievable and track remediation status of all external audit findings and recommendations Assist the government in assessing and analyzing external audit findings and recommendations to identify areas for improvement in the client's cybersecurity program.
   Qualifications
   Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience) 3 - 5 years of experience in IT risk and compliance, IT governance, IT auditing or an IT/cybersecurity related field. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certifications. Demonstrated knowledge of compliance practices and IT audit operations. Demonstrated knowledge of operating systems, application development, change management, operations, networking and telecommunications, databases, business continuity, disaster recovery, and physical and logical security. Excellent analytical skills to understand organizational objectives, evaluate risks and controls and accurately document and support work performed and conclusions reached. General knowledge of internal control concepts, principles, risk analysis, FISMA, PCI Compliance, HIPAA, Privacy, process improvement and techniques, including frameworks such as NIST, ISO2700, COSO and COBIT. A high degree of personal integrity, attention to detail, and strong investigative skills. All personnel assigned under this task order must possess current TS clearances and maintain them throughout the life of the contract. Personnel must be SCI eligible.
   Desired Qualifications
   Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, IT/ cybersecurity related discipline
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   COVID Policy: New employees will be required to adhere to the Company's and its clients' COVID-19 safety procedures. In the event that the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for Federal Contractors is enforced, you must become fully vaccinated or request and be approved for an exemption. Employees working onsite at a client location must comply with our client's COVID-19 requirements.
   
   GovCIO is a team of professionals who want to make a difference. And that can only happen with a diverse, happy, and cared-for team. So, we prioritize your well-being, equity for all and look for ways to make work a better place for each of us every day.
   
   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability status. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disabled

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5. Post your job

   To find the right information systems auditor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with information systems auditors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit information systems auditors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your information systems auditor job on Zippia to find and attract quality information systems auditor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit information systems auditors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new information systems auditor

   Once you've found the information systems auditor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new information systems auditor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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