Technology Auditor Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the technology auditor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical oversight for the application of and compliance with technical standards such as code reviews, unit testing, and security reviews.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Understanding of relevant regulatory, or card scheme requirements
• Strong understanding of IT risks, processes, and controls, including application controls, ITGCs, and security configuration controls within UNIX/Linux, AD, Oracle, SQL Server, VMware, and network devices
• CISA or working toward a professional certification
• Professional or popular vendor certifications preferred
• Experience or familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, CoBiT, HIPAA, EI3PA, PCI-DSS
• Experience or familiarity with the applications (e.g., Microsoft Active Directory) operating systems (e.g., Microsoft Windows Server, Linux), databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle), and network cloud computing technologies that the Company utilizes
• Performs a range of assignments within job discipline
• Has working knowledge of best practices, understanding of key business drivers, recognition of how own area contributes/integrates within organization and a general awareness of competitive differentiators

In response to your job posting for technology auditor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for iT controls guidance with respect to client information systems, technology architecture, and security.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated knowledge of US-SOX or J-SOX IT assessment methods, and concepts of financial audit
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information systems and drawing logical conclusions
• Proven experience and strong competency in project management and relationship management, including completion of assigned tasks within assigned timeframes and providing leadership on assigned projects
• Proven experience and total competency in teamwork, technical, oral and written communication skills preparing clear, concise and accurate documentation of business requirements and test results
• Advanced knowledge of high level programming languages, such as Visual Basic and PowerBuilder
• Advanced knowledge of Windows NT, network administration and PC’s
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access)
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of data security issues

Please consider me for the technology auditor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership support for pre and post- implementation reviews (PIR) of Security and Privacy control testing to improve audit operations and control mitigation strategies.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Works within broad guidelines and polices
• Working knowledge of project management concepts including triple constraint, project life cycle, risk management, communications management, resource management and effective status reporting
• Exposure to a wide variety of technology concepts including operating systems, network security, application architecture
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Oracle financial applications, Oracle database, Unix, and Linux
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or
• CISA designation
• History of performing IT control audits, including application and infrastructure, information security, and change management
• Experience auditing various application systems (such as Lawson, Harbor Flex, Tableau, Coderyte, Concur, ADP Payroll, Time and Attendance, Verian, ), operating systems (such as Windows and Linux), network management technologies (such as Active Directory and LDAP), and database management systems (such as MS SQL and MySQL)

Please consider me for the technology auditor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for and maintain technical sales support (e.g., product presentations, architecture reviews, application discussions, prototype development) for key accounts.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong understanding of, and audit experience with, various hardware, operating systems, and programming language platforms (Linux, Windows, VMWare, SQL, J2EE, ASP, Java, Visual Basic, Python, Perl)
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks such as COBIT and COSO
• Significant exposure to Chief Operating Office (COO) Technology and CIB stake holders and a robust knowledge of IT processes and general understanding of CIB business
• CISA certification (beneficial)
• Conversant with risk based auditing and should clearly understand the relationship between IT risk and underlying business risk
• Natural role model and reference point for their peer group
• Able to multi-task assignments and prioritise their workload with limited supervision and be resilient under pressure and be able to deliver to deadlines
• Experience of auditing IT applications supporting corporate finance and trade finance processes, global and domestic payment processes, trust and agency business and core banking systems (beneficial)

I am excited to be applying for the position of technology auditor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for deep application expertise in supporting all phases of enterprise solution implementation including: requirements, design & development including compliance & security reviews, and deployment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Experience with Data Analytics and/or CAAT (Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques)
• Demonstrated experience working with control frameworks and risk assessment practices Demonstrated subject matter expertise in cybersecurity controls or advanced understanding of ERP Systems
• Progressive achievement in of the traditional IT disciplines (applications, operations, infrastructure, and management)
• Experience with IT Operations desirable
• Strong knowledge of data analytics and continuous monitoring
• Recognized accounting/auditing/information system certifications
• SPOC(Security Point of Contact) experience