Auditor Principal/Information Technology

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University of Kentucky is hiring an Auditor Principal/Information Technology. The role involves leading IT audit analytics, evaluating technology risks, cybersecurity practices, system configurations, and regulatory compliance. The auditor principal identifies control weaknesses, recommends improvements, collaborates on audit planning, and serves as a subject matter expert in technology auditing and emerging technologies.

Highlights

Lead IT audit analytics, continuous monitoring, and technology risk assessments.
Develop analytical approaches to evaluate IT controls, cybersecurity risks, and regulatory compliance.
Analyze trends, identify control weaknesses, and recommend mitigation and process improvements.
Collaborate with audit leadership on planning and prioritizing audit activities.
Lead complex audits and provide team guidance on audit methodologies.
Develop and maintain audit documentation and workpapers per professional standards.
Serve as a subject matter resource in technology auditing, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
Requires knowledge of IT auditing, cybersecurity concepts, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience.
Salary range: $58,302 to $96,179 per year.

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Job Title	Auditor Principal/Information Technology
Requisition Number	RE55652
Working Title	Information Technology Auditor Principal
Department Name	1A000:Internal Audit
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	47
Salary Range	$58,302-96,179/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, and some standing or walking.
Shift	Primarily days with core hours Monday – Friday from 8:00AM -5:00PM. However, additional evenings and/or weekends may be necessary to accomplish work goals and workload.
Job Summary	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 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Demonstrated knowledge of information technology auditing, cybersecurity principles, risk assessment, internal controls, data analytics, and regulatory compliance
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, and Accounting
Deadline to Apply	09/14/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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* Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience in data quality management.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 7 years
- More than 7 years
* Please list computer programs or applications with which you have extensive knowledge/experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe any experience you have providing technology or computer support.
(Open Ended Question)
* The essential functions for this position will require lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs.; sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; occasional job-related travel; potentially working with combative or violent people; and effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied professional levels. Can you perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No

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Job Title	Auditor Principal/Information Technology
Requisition Number	RE55652
Working Title	Information Technology Auditor Principal
Department Name	1A000:Internal Audit
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	47
Salary Range	$58,302-96,179/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, and some standing or walking.
Shift	Primarily days with core hours Monday – Friday from 8:00AM -5:00PM. However, additional evenings and/or weekends may be necessary to accomplish work goals and workload.
Job Summary	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 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Demonstrated knowledge of information technology auditing, cybersecurity principles, risk assessment, internal controls, data analytics, and regulatory compliance
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, and Accounting
Deadline to Apply	09/14/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience in data quality management.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 7 years
- More than 7 years
* Please list computer programs or applications with which you have extensive knowledge/experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe any experience you have providing technology or computer support.
(Open Ended Question)
* The essential functions for this position will require lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs.; sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; occasional job-related travel; potentially working with combative or violent people; and effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied professional levels. Can you perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No

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Resume
Cover Letter

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