IT Auditor Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an IT Auditor:

A degree in Information Technology/Computer Information Systems or related. (essential).
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (essential).
Experience as an IT Auditor.
Clear understanding of IT audit methodologies.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
Great awareness of cyber security trends and hacking techniques.
Experience with Firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Office 365 Security, VSX and Endpoint Security.
Financial and IT application experience (SAP, QAD, MFGPro, Peoplesoft and Hyperion).
Expert in Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy and Security Audits.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of IT Auditor skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific IT Auditor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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