IT Auditor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an IT Auditor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Examine internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk and develop remediation strategies.
Troubleshoot security and network problems.
Respond to all system and/or network security breaches.
Plan, implement, monitor and upgrade security measures for the protection of the organization’s data, systems and networks.
Communicate complex technical issues in simplified terms to the relevant staff.
Perform regular audit testing and provide recommendations.
Review, evaluate and test application controls.
Provide recommendations and guidance on identified security and control risks.
Develop a strong understanding of business and system processes.
Participate in the change management process.
Test and identify network and system vulnerabilities, and create counteractive strategies to protect the network.
Conduct efficient and effective IT audit procedures.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of IT Auditor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific IT Auditor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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