Job Description
What You'll Do: The IT Audit Intern position is a learning-focused opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience in operational and information technology audits, internal control assessments, and audit analytics within a statewide environment. Under close supervision, you will assist the Office of Internal Audit (OIA) teams with planning, fieldwork, documentation, and follow-up related to risks and controls across multiple agencies. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting IT audit planning and fieldwork (e.g., gathering artifacts, performing control walkthroughs, documenting test procedures and results) for engagements related to IT risks and controls such as identity/access management, configuration management, and system change control.
- Preparing and updating audit workpapers and issue logs; contributing to remediation tracking and follow-up activities in OIA tools.
- Assisting with control testing (e.g., user provisioning/deprovisioning samples, periodic access recertifications), including data collection and exception tracking.
- Attending and preparing meeting notes and status summaries; participating in team meetings and stakeholder interviews; following up on assigned tasks.
- Contributing to report drafting by synthesizing evidence, observations, and recommendations aligned to OIA methodology and standards.
- Shadowing experienced auditors to learn about enterprise technology governance, operations, and risk management within the State of Ohio environment.
This is a 6-month to 1-year internship opportunity, starting no earlier than June 2026. Interns may work up to 40 hours per week in our downtown Columbus office; we can work with your schedule.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period .
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications What We're Looking For: - Education: Currently enrolled (or recently completed) in an undergraduate program in Information Systems/Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Accounting/Information Systems, or related field.
- Relevant Coursework: Audit, IT security, cybersecurity, data analysis, or information risk management. Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, CSF 2.0), identity and access concepts, or IT Service Management tools (e.g., ServiceNow) helpful but not required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for success in a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with guidance.
- Interest in audit, risk, and controls.
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