Lead IT Auditor - Permanent Direct Hire Opportunity at Robert Half

Join Robert Half's esteemed client in Des Moines, Iowa, as a Lead IT Auditor in this exciting full-time direct hire position. This hybrid role offers a perfect blend of technical IT auditing, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with finance professionals. If you're a seasoned IT audit expert with hands-on experience in infrastructure, security, and networking controls, this is your chance to elevate your career in a supportive, high-engagement environment. With total compensation reaching up to $150K including bonus, low insurance costs, and flexible hybrid work (3 days onsite weekly), this position stands out in the Des Moines job market for IT auditors seeking growth and impact.

About the Role

As a Lead or Senior IT Auditor, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the organization's control environment through technical audit oversight. Unlike traditional public accounting roles, this position emphasizes practical, hands-on IT auditing across infrastructure, process controls, security, and networking. You'll partner closely with finance and audit teams, providing informal leadership to a small team of auditors while executing risk-based audits compliant with MAR requirements. Ideal for CIA or CISA certified professionals who thrive in collaborative settings, this Des Moines-based role offers hybrid flexibility and a pathway to greater supervisory responsibilities. Robert Half is proud to facilitate this direct hire opportunity, connecting top IT audit talent with innovative employers in Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

In this leadership-focused IT auditor position, your days will be filled with dynamic tasks that drive audit excellence:

• Lead and supervise IT audit engagements, guiding walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation.
• Provide informal mentorship to junior auditors, typically overseeing three managers and two team members.
• Collaborate daily with finance partners who audit IT systems, fostering cross-functional success.
• Perform general control testing, risk assessments, security reviews, infrastructure evaluations, and networking walkthroughs using established frameworks.
• Ensure all audit documentation is accurate, compliant with MAR requirements, and delivers actionable insights.
• Contribute to a robust control environment by sharing technical expertise and promoting best practices.

This role demands a proactive leader who enjoys team guidance and values the synergy between IT and finance functions.

Required Qualifications

To succeed as a Lead IT Auditor with Robert Half's client, bring the following expertise:

• Proven technical IT auditing experience in infrastructure, security, and networking (not CPA/public accounting focused).
• Strong skills in control testing, risk-based audits, walkthroughs, and findings documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across IT and finance audit teams.
• Familiarity with MAR requirements and control frameworks like COBIT or NIST.
• Experience leading audit teams, mentoring auditors, and managing engagements.
• CIA or CISA certification highly preferred; Bachelor's in IT, Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Must be a US Citizen, EAD, or Green Card holder—no visa sponsorship available.
• Hybrid readiness: Comfortable with 3 days onsite in Des Moines, IA weekly.

Candidates with 5+ years in IT audit, especially in regulated industries, will excel here.

Why Join Us?

Robert Half's client offers more than just a job—it's a career-launching opportunity in Des Moines' thriving tech and finance sector. Enjoy a competitive salary up to $130K base plus 12% bonus (total comp to $150K), exceptional hybrid flexibility, and low-cost insurance. Immerse yourself in a collaborative culture where your technical leadership directly impacts business success. With Robert Half's expertise in permanent placements, this direct hire role provides stability, growth, and the chance to mentor the next generation of auditors. Des Moines combines big-city opportunities with Midwestern charm, making it an ideal location for IT audit professionals. Apply now through Robert Half to secure your future in IT auditing excellence!

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