IT Auditor - MN Dept of Transportation
IT Auditor | Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / annually
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in St. Paul, MN!
Begin your journey today and check us out: Why Work For Us
This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.
Under administrative direction, our IT Auditor position plans and conducts complex information technology and systems audits. Responsibilities include analyzing high-risk MnDOT technology systems, hardware, software, and IT-related activities. The person who holds this position will conduct audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and relevant IT standards. The role also supports the Internal Audit & Internal Controls supervisor and Office of Audit management with implementation, direction, and training related to IT systems. Responsibilities include:
· Plan, lead, and conduct audits, special reviews, and investigations of complex IT subjects to assess MnDOT’s risk and identify opportunities for improvement.
· Develop comprehensive audit plans with clear objectives, scope, and methodology based on GAGAS and MnDOT objectives.
· Collect, analyze, and synthesize varying types of information and data to develop audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement.
· Write comprehensive performance audit reports to communicate the results of audits to MnDOT management.
· Communicate orally to collect information and communicate the results of audits to Office of Audit management, MnDOT program managers, and MnDOT senior leaders.
· Provide consultation on internal controls related to IT Systems, information security, and records retention.
· Assess risk management processes for IT systems and processes and recommend improvements to mitigate risks and strengthen controls.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn About Our Benefits
· Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
· Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
· Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
· Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
· At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office
Here are the Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of professional experience that demonstrates the following:
Experience with cybersecurity; data governance; and information technology hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing.
Experience and application of IT standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, COBIT, GDPR, COSO).
Experience applying audit, risk assessment or program evaluation and testing methodologies.
APPLY ONLINE BY 02/23/2026 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)
Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “92076” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Ellen
Visit www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.
Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330