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IT Internal Auditor II – IV / IT Audit Specialist
Company:	Knife River Corporation	Department:	Internal Audit
Location:	Bismarck, ND	Hiring Manager:	Dawn L Belohlavek
Closing Date:	12/06/2024 at 11:59pm CDT	Job Type:	Full-Time

Job Summary:
Good pay! Good benefits! Good people! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. We are seeking an experienced and engaged individual to be part of the Knife River Internal Audit team. Please consider joining our growing team today! Join our team of trusted advisors and contribute to a variety of internal audits and consulting engagements as you work with our company’s IT personnel and systems. This role offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. As an IT Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for: • Leading various IT projects: Leading audit projects involving more complex information technology assignments including IT governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and implementations/conversions. • Auditing IT general controls: Ascertaining whether the company’s information technology general controls (ITGC) and application controls are properly designed and operating effectively. • Performing consulting engagements: Work on a variety of consulting engagements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes across the organization. • Functioning as a subject matter expert: As a subject matter expert for IT risk and controls, you will provide guidance and recommend improvements to strengthen information technology, information security and operational controls and business processes. • Developing data analytics: Developing data analytics for internal audit. This includes data analytic projects and continuous monitoring techniques executed with consistency and overall strategy, policy and procedures of the company. • Acquisition Projects: Review internal controls, processes, and integrations after newly acquired companies implement Knife River Company systems and processes. • External Reporting: Audit information reported externally, such as our Proxy and Sustainability Reports. • Risk Assessments: Perform comprehensive risk assessments. • Collaboration: Coordinate with and interview personnel across the company. • Data Analysis: Analyze complex data to support your findings.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in information technology; or computer science, information security, management information systems, cybersecurity, or accounting; or equivalent experience; and • Two years’ experience in information technology, data analytics, IT risk management, IT governance and controls, or auditing. • This position is intended for individuals with information technology experience who may have worked with technology risk assessments. This position leads complex type projects with limited or very minimal supervision and works with audit leadership and others to learn concepts and ideas regarding: o audit procedures and techniques o auditing standards o internal controls o company policies and procedures o rules, regulations and laws applicable to company business activities • Experience in IT controls assessment, IT security, internal controls, process improvement, project management, third-party vendor management, or quality assurance. • Experience in extracting, handling, mining, and querying data; including large and/or complex data sets. • Advanced knowledge of systems and databases such as JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Oracle, Windows, Active Directory, Linux, AS400. • Certification as an Internal Auditor (CIA), Public Accountant (CPA) or Fraud Examiner (CFE), or various IT certifications are a plus. • Advanced knowledge of common frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, ISO, CIS Security Controls • Maintains ongoing awareness of current and new information about security technologies, trends, vulnerabilities, and threats. • Ability to describe findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize to successfully meet deadlines. • Advanced communication skills (written and oral) are essential. • Ability to interact well with various levels of personnel within and outside the company. • Ability to work effectively on own or as part of a team with minimal supervision. • Ability to maintain confidentiality of corporate information.
What the Life at Knife Offers:
• Highly competitive salary and annual incentive plan • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits programs • 401k retirement savings program, with matching and additional retirement contribution • Health and wellness programs • A fun, inclusive, people-first culture
How To Apply
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: Knife River Corporation Box 5568 Bismarck, ND 58506

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IT Internal Auditor II – IV / IT Audit Specialist