System Administration and IT Audit Specialist
We are seeking an experienced IT professional to serve a dual role: responding to IT audit requests and maintaining critical IT systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in systems administration with strong knowledge of IT audit and compliance requirements.
This position is essential in ensuring both secure, stable IT operations and audit-readiness across the organization.
The System Administrator and IT Auditor will be responsible for:
* Acting as the main point of contact for internal, external, and regulatory audits involving IT.
* Collecting, organizing, and submitting audit documentation, including evidence of access controls, system configurations, logs, and security policies.
* Coordinating with other IT and business units to ensure accurate and complete responses to audit inquiries.
* Supporting testing of IT general controls (ITGCs), application-level controls, and infrastructure safeguards.
* Tracking and assisting in remediation of audit findings, documenting corrective actions.
* Maintaining up-to-date compliance documentation and helping prepare for recurring audits.
The System Administrator will also be responsible for:
* Managing and maintaining servers, networks, and IT infrastructure.
* Monitoring system performance, backups, patch management, and security configurations.
* Administering user accounts, permissions, and group policies in Active Directory and cloud-based platforms.
* Ensuring system integrity and availability through regular maintenance, updates, and proactive monitoring.
* Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and networking issues.
* Implementing and maintaining system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and IT asset inventories.
* Supporting cybersecurity efforts including antivirus management, vulnerability scans, and incident response preparation.
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:
* A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
* 3-5 years of experience in IT system administration with a demonstrated role in audit support or compliance.
* Strong working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux servers, networking, and cloud platforms.
* Familiarity with IT audit processes and frameworks.
* Experience with access management, system monitoring tools, and log collection systems.
The preferred qualifications include certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISA, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or similar experience with backup and recovery systems, endpoint management tools, and scripting. Familiarity with GRC tools and ticketing systems is also a plus. Exposure to virtual environments and cloud infrastructure is desirable.
The key competencies required for this role include strong organizational and multitasking skills, high attention to detail, excellent English communication skills, ability to handle sensitive data with discretion, and self-driven analytical skills in a fast-paced IT environment.