Senior Auditor IT, Principal Auditor - IT (Upton)

Information Technology Auditor

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The mission of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations. It helps the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Internal Audit has an exciting opportunity for an experienced auditor with a specialization in Information Technology. The successful candidate plans and executes IT audit projects designed to provide an assessment of internal control processes and operational performance. NOTE : This is a hybrid work arrangement (office is based on Long Island, NY (Upton, NY)). The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Executes complex IT audits across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and governance processes, ensuring audits are completed on time and in accordance with internal standards and professional guidelines.
• Conduct risk-based audit planning, including development of risk assessments, audit scopes, test plans, and control evaluations.
• Identify and evaluate technology-related risks and controls, providing assurance that governance and security mechanisms are functioning effectively.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of complex IT environments and apply industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices to audit execution.
• Prepare detailed, well-organized audit documentation and present audit findings and recommendations to department leadership and business management.
• Perform audits in accordance with the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, NIST guidance, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Participate in reviews of systems under development or undergoing major changes.
• Contribute to identifying and refining audit coverage of emerging technology risks and potential areas for future audits.
• Provide support for data analytics initiatives within the Internal Audit team, including the development or review of analytics used to monitor or evaluate controls and risk indicators.
• Support or lead special projects such as fraud investigations, targeted risk reviews, or IT control consultations.
• Participate in financial, operational, and integrated audits, especially where IT plays a supporting role, and other duties as may be assigned.

Position Requirements :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Additional Information :

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $99850 - $138000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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