Salary guide
IT Auditor
- Average salary
- £30,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITCompliance
- IT auditors help prevent cyber risks and data breaches
Other names this job is known by
- Information Systems Auditor
- IT Compliance Auditor
Key responsibilities
- Assess IT systems and controls for compliance
- Conduct audits and risk assessments
- Prepare audit reports and recommendations
- Liaise with management and regulators
- Ensure data security and privacy
- Train staff on IT compliance
- Monitor corrective actions
- Stay updated on audit standards
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in IT, audit, or business
- Audit or IT certifications (CISA, CISSP)
- Experience in audit roles
- Analytical and IT skills
- Communication and integrity
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Auditor
- Audit Manager
- Head of IT Audit
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study IT, audit, or business
- Obtain audit or IT certifications
- Gain experience in audit roles
- Progress to senior or management positions
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