How to hire a senior information technology auditor

How to hire a senior information technology auditor, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a senior information technology auditor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A senior information technology auditor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior information technology 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.

   Here's a comparison of senior information technology auditor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Senior Information Technology Auditor	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Information Technology 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	$30-54
   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:

   • Internal Audit
   • Audit Reports
   • Internal Controls
   • Risk Assessments
   • NIST
   • Project Management
   • Audit Findings
   • Windows
   • Sarbanes-Oxley
   • Business Processes
   • COBIT
   • Audit Projects
   • SQL
   • ISO

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   Responsibilities:

   • Provide manage firewall services - firewall policies, traffic monitoring, and VPN connectivity.
   • Lead security and compliance efforts in support of company transition to new global ERP platform.
   • Authore governance and manage exception review process.
   • Develop and manage a security risk assessment framework and integrate appropriate processes into enterprise governance programs.
   • Lead internal control reviews for an internationally own agriculture manufacturing company focuse on the inventory and payroll areas.
   • Comply with GAAP, GAAS, COSO, COBIT, NIST, HIPAA and PCI-DSS audit standards.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior information technology auditor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A senior information technology auditor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, senior information technology auditors' average salary in hawaii is 56% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior information technology auditors 44% less than senior-level senior information technology auditors.
   • Certifications. A senior information technology auditor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a senior information technology auditor's salary.

   Average senior information technology auditor salary

   $86,137yearly

   $41.41 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior information technology auditor salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average senior information technology auditor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$108,476	$52
   2	District of Columbia	$107,823	$52
   3	Washington	$102,789	$49
   4	Oklahoma	$98,585	$47
   5	New York	$97,485	$47
   6	Oregon	$96,058	$46
   7	New Jersey	$95,577	$46
   8	Connecticut	$93,676	$45
   9	Massachusetts	$91,569	$44
   10	Georgia	$89,105	$43
   11	Maryland	$88,561	$43
   12	Colorado	$87,798	$42
   13	Virginia	$86,892	$42
   14	Illinois	$86,846	$42
   15	Utah	$85,532	$41
   16	North Carolina	$84,617	$41
   17	Texas	$83,871	$40
   18	Minnesota	$81,631	$39
   19	Indiana	$81,623	$39
   20	Ohio	$80,973	$39

   Average senior information technology auditor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Microsoft	$125,024	$60.11	83
   2	DocuSign	$121,736	$58.53	2
   3	eBay	$120,707	$58.03	6
   4	Levi Strauss & Co.	$117,054	$56.28
   5	First Republic Bank	$116,949	$56.23
   6	Burlington	$115,704	$55.63	8
   7	GoDaddy	$114,539	$55.07
   8	Expedia Group	$114,177	$54.89	8
   9	Riverbed Holdings, Inc.	$113,633	$54.63
   10	MUFG EMEA	$112,332	$54.01
   11	The TJX Companies	$112,315	$54.00	7
   12	Tallgrass Energy	$111,775	$53.74
   13	Tesoro	$110,986	$53.36
   14	Revlon	$110,836	$53.29
   15	Walmart	$110,807	$53.27	46
   16	Cisco	$110,514	$53.13	12
   17	Cantaloupe	$110,088	$52.93
   18	The Walt Disney Company	$108,983	$52.40	20
   19	Amazon	$108,440	$52.13	222
   20	AIG	$108,403	$52.12	6

4. Writing a senior information technology auditor job description

   A senior information technology 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a senior information technology auditor job description:

   Senior information technology auditor job description example

   Dish Network's Internal Audit Department is looking for an energetic, dynamic, team-oriented IT auditor to assist with the execution of IT, operational, or other audits and special projects. Using a risk based integrated audit approach, the incumbent will assist with defining the scope of audits based on an analysis of business risks and employ techniques such as process, statistical, and forensic analysis, internal control assessment, and utilization of various audit tools and techniques to evaluate company processes and identify opportunities for improvement. To help business units optimize their efficacy and overall performance, our auditors must employ a systematic, disciplined approach when assessing the effectiveness of risk management processes and internal controls. Providing value to our internal clients is paramount, therefore establishing a rapport with the management and staff of business units and building relationships with various corporate departments throughout the enterprise is a critical function for this role. We are only seeking candidates that can confidently interact with all levels of staff and leadership within the company, and continuously contribute to Audit Management's strategy in developing, sustaining, and enhancing the image and perceived value of the Audit Department.
   Job Duties and Responsibilities
   
   Primary responsibilities fall into the following categories:
   Understand technology related risks and assess company IT general controls (system access and security, logical access, SDLC/change management, etc.) and application controls embedded in automated processes. Survey the function or activities to be audited and prepare detailed audit programs for use in performing the audit, including both tests of controls and substantive testing to assess and/or evaluate IT systems and the mitigation of IT-related business risks. Assist with all activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 certification including: risk assessment, scoping, control documentation and updates, testing of operating effectiveness, education, and reporting. Support the department by developing strategies to improve internal controls and minimize risk, while keeping Audit Management informed of the status of audits in progress, communicating obstacles or significant audit findings as they arise. Constructively work with business operations to identify areas for improvement, while collectively agreeing on appropriate corrective actions, facilitating remediation efforts, and monitoring progress to ensure that business units and corporate departments are timely in addressing control weaknesses and process inefficiencies.
   Skills, Experience and Requirements
   
   A successful Staff/Senior IT Internal Auditor will have the following:
   
   A Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, preferably in a Finance/Accounting, IT or business-related concentration; CISA professional certifications or candidates for certification preferred; advanced degree a plus. A minimum of 1-2 years experience in corporate audit, business process consulting, information technology, and/or public accounting with a demonstrated history of accomplishments; excellent leadership, teamwork and client service skills. Proficient interviewing techniques; the ability to coordinate the gathering, reporting, and dissemination of information to leadership and key stakeholders; data analysis skills (including ACL, SQL, Advanced Excel, Access, or other data-mining tools). Knowledge of COBIT Framework, Sarbanes-Oxley, particularly Section 404; experience with conducting third-party vendor SOC reviews. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical abilities; capability to maintain composure under pressure; detail-oriented and organized; employs a proactive approach to problem-solving and the overall execution of job responsibilities. Ability to travel approximately 5%-10% is required.
   Salary Range
   
   Compensation: $65,800.00/Year - $102,500.00/Year
   Benefits
   
   From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website .
   
   Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test.

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5. Post your job

   To find senior information technology auditors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any senior information technology auditors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level senior information technology auditors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting senior information technology auditors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 senior information technology auditor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the senior information technology auditor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new senior information technology auditor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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