Senior IT Auditor

The Federal Reserve

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Closes in 7 days

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$96,400–$114,100 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 5, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $150k
This role $105k
$85k most similar roles pay here $201k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $119,099–$180,587 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $105k versus about $150k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About The Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations.

The Federal Reserve currently has 19 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $136,600–$178,800 across 15 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior IT Auditor

As a Senior IT Auditor, you will join a collegial team to support the audit and strategic plan by participating in the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of audits based on dynamic risks. You will conduct technical audits by collaborating with business and IT partners across the Federal Reserve System, focusing on areas such as cloud, agile (SAFe), cybersecurity, and DevSecOps. Your daily responsibilities include performing moderately complex audit fieldwork according to IIA standards, designing and testing IT controls for business systems and application development, and identifying cybersecurity risks to provide remediation strategies. You will utilize knowledge of NIST frameworks, project management, and data-driven risk assessment to translate technical risks into business issues. The role requires proficiency in IT audit methodologies, clear communication skills, and a strong understanding of cloud concepts and information security controls.

What you'll do

  • Conduct and document moderately complex IT audit fieldwork in accordance with IIA standards.
  • Design, evaluate, and test IT controls across business systems, application development, and processes.
  • Identify and analyze IT and cybersecurity risks to develop mitigation strategies.
  • Perform follow-up reviews on previously reported findings to verify remediation effectiveness.
  • Serve as an IT Audit Liaison to coordinate between audit teams and business stakeholders.
  • Evaluate IT projects and programs to assess governance, risk management, and control effectiveness.
  • Monitor key IT risk indicators to produce trend analyses and exception reports.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Management, IT, IS, Cybersecurity, or commensurate training, certification, or experience.
  • Minimum of one year of work experience.
  • Professional certification such as CISA, CIA, or CPA (in progress acceptable).
  • One of the following certifications is recommended: CRISC, CISM, CIA, Cloud, AI, or SAFe (preferred).
  • Intermediate knowledge conducting moderately complex IT audit fieldwork and preparing formal documentation or assessing risk and controls.
  • Intermediate knowledge of IT audit methodologies and frameworks including IIA, NIST, project management, and cloud concepts.
  • Strong analytical skills with sound business judgment and the ability to think independently.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal relationship building skills.

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