Senior It Audit Specialist

Description:

Huntel Global is seeking a Senior IT Audit Specialist with ministry experience for an on-site contract role in Toronto. The position involves planning, leading, and conducting sensitive and high-priority IT audits, reviews, consulting engagements, and investigations to support ministries and agencies in managing risks, ensuring compliance, and improving IT governance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead IT audits and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with OPS IT directives, policies, and standards.

• Advise on IT governance, risk, and control frameworks for ministries/agencies.

• Provide strategic and technical consulting on system development, security, and process improvements.

• Build and maintain professional client relationships with senior and executive management.

• Manage projects, develop audit plans, and oversee internal/external audit teams.

• Facilitate risk assessment sessions, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Must-Have Expertise:

• IT control frameworks and advanced auditing techniques.

• Government IT policies, directives, and governance processes.

• Information technology systems, security, networks, and emerging technologies.

• IT governance, information security, and information management compliance (FIPPA, PHIPA, PIPEDA).

• IT risk management methodologies.

• Project management standards and best practices.

About the Company:
Huntel Global is the IT-focused division of Drake International, specializing in connecting skilled IT professionals with contract, temporary, and permanent opportunities. The organization is committed to accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in the workplace.