Senior IT Auditor

The Federal Reserve

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$96,400–$114,100 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Jun 29, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $105k
$83k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays less than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$208,512 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $105k versus about $175k 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 35 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$187,400 across 29 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior IT Auditor

As a Senior IT Auditor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, you will join a collaborative team to support audit and strategic initiatives by conducting technical audits across various business and IT partners within the Federal Reserve System. Your daily tasks include planning and executing moderately complex IT audits according to IIA standards, evaluating IT controls, identifying cybersecurity risks, and recommending mitigation strategies. You will leverage advanced systems such as cloud, agile (SAFe), and DevSecOps while working with cutting-edge technologies like NIST frameworks. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields, along with relevant certifications like CISA, CIA, or CPA. Intermediate knowledge of IT audit methodologies, analytical skills, and strong communication abilities are essential for success in this intermediate-level position within the Internal Oversight & Governance Family Group.

What you'll do

  • Conducts and documents moderately complex IT audit fieldwork according to IIA standards.
  • Designs, evaluates, and tests IT controls across business systems and application development activities.
  • Identifies and analyzes IT and cybersecurity risks, recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Performs follow-up reviews on previously reported findings to verify remediation effectiveness.
  • Serves as IT Audit Liaison for moderate risk business processes, coordinating with stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity or equivalent experience
  • Minimum one year of work experience in IT audit or related field
  • Professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CPA (in progress acceptable)
  • Intermediate knowledge of IT audit methodologies and frameworks like IIA and NIST
  • Strong analytical skills with sound business judgment and independent thinking
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to influence stakeholders

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