Role Snapshot
The Information Technology Auditor Principal leads technology risk assessments and audit analytics across the University of Kentucky's Internal Audit team, evaluating IT controls, cybersecurity practices, and regulatory compliance to strengthen institutional governance and risk management.
Key Responsibilities: Lead IT audit analytics, continuous monitoring activities, and technology risk assessments; develop audit methodologies and maintain workpapers; analyze trends to identify control weaknesses and recommend process improvements; serve as subject matter expert on technology auditing and emerging technologies.
Skills & Tools: Strong technical and analytical capabilities with expertise in information technology auditing, cybersecurity, internal controls, and regulatory compliance; ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations; effective communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of related experience in IT auditing, risk assessment, or internal controls. Professional audit standards knowledge and demonstrated ability to develop audit methodologies and maintain high-quality documentation.
Location: Not specified
Compensation: $130K–$180K/yr (estimated)
Job Description
Advance Technology Risk Management and Audit Excellence Across the University
The University of Kentucky is seeking an Information Technology Auditor Principal to join the Internal Audit team.
This position plays a key role in evaluating technology-related risks, internal controls, cybersecurity practices, system configurations, and regulatory compliance across the university. The Information Technology Auditor Principal leads complex audit analytics and risk assessment activities, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and delivers actionable recommendations that strengthen governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness.
What You'll Do
The University of Kentucky is seeking an Information Technology Auditor Principal to join the Internal Audit team.
This position plays a key role in evaluating technology-related risks, internal controls, cybersecurity practices, system configurations, and regulatory compliance across the university. The Information Technology Auditor Principal leads complex audit analytics and risk assessment activities, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and delivers actionable recommendations that strengthen governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness.
What You'll Do
- Lead information technology audit analytics, continuous monitoring activities, and technology risk assessments.
- Develop and maintain analytical approaches to evaluate IT controls, cybersecurity risks, system configurations, regulatory compliance requirements, and emerging technology risks.
- Analyze trends, identify control weaknesses, and recommend risk mitigation and process improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with audit leadership to support audit planning, engagement strategies, and risk-based prioritization of audit activities.
- Lead complex audit assignments and provide guidance to team members on technology-related risks and audit methodologies.
- Develop and maintain audit documentation, testing approaches, workpapers, and supporting evidence in accordance with professional standards.
- Serve as a subject matter resource on technology auditing, cybersecurity, analytics, and emerging technologies.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives and support technology infrastructure activities as needed.
What You'll Bring
- Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
- Knowledge of information technology auditing, cybersecurity concepts, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment practices.
- Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
- Experience developing audit methodologies, maintaining high-quality workpapers, and supporting professional audit standards.
- Effective communication, leadership, problem-solving, and mentoring abilities.
- Initiative, professional judgment, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 years of related experience
What's In It for You
- Opportunity to help strengthen risk management, governance, and internal controls across a major research university.
- Exposure to a broad range of technology environments, cybersecurity challenges, and emerging technology risks.
- Ability to serve as a trusted advisor and technical resource within a collaborative Internal Audit team.
- Opportunities to advance expertise in information technology auditing, analytics, and professional audit practices.
- UK's Exceptional Benefits
Why Now?
As technology environments continue to evolve, the university relies on strong oversight of cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and technology-related risks. This role provides critical support in identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating controls, and helping leadership make informed risk management decisions.
The Information Technology Auditor Principal will contribute to the continued advancement of Internal Audit by applying analytics, emerging technology knowledge, and professional auditing practices that strengthen institutional effectiveness and accountability.