Information Technology Internal Auditor

The University of Sharjah is committed to providing a world-class educational experience that prepares lifelong learners and leaders with integrated knowledge and skills. We are passionate about building a collaborative and sustainable environment that cultivates twenty-first-century skills and fosters pioneering research and scholarship. We seek to serve the current and future needs of our local community and beyond by offering innovative academic and professional programs.

Since its foundation in 1997, the University has successfully become one of the top Universities in the UAE and has managed to make its mark in the educational and research industry worldwide united by six core values: Integrity and Ethics, Dedication, Inclusiveness, Excellence with limitless Drive, Accountability and Transparency, and Innovation and Creativity.

The University of Sharjah believes in the crucial role of scientific research in the development of the modern United Arab Emirates. Since its establishment, the university has put research at the top of its list of priorities. Part of the university's strategy is to promote research among faculty members in all colleges, with the aim of attracting outstanding faculty with impressive research accomplishments.

The University of Sharjah's Rankings

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251-300 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 20

23Among the top 200 universities globally (176-200) in The World University Rankings 2023 by Subjec

tsAmong the best #121 universities in Asia In News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022/20

23=89th in The Young University Rankings in 20

22#61 The Emerging Economies University Rankings in 20

22Among the top 10 best Arab universities The Arab University Rankings 20

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About the R

ole
As a Internal Auditor-IT you are expected to be responsible for analyzing and assessing the University of Sharjah's Information Technology infrastructure to ensure processes and systems run accurately and efficiently while remaining secure and meeting compliance regulations. As well as to identify any IT issues that fall under the audit, specifically those related to security and risk managem

ent.
Key Duties & Responsibil

ities
Review and understand all relevant policies and procedures in order to be able to carry out daily work tasks as expected, and answer all stakeholder inquiries, clarifications, or any assistance related to Compliance and Internal Audit Office accurately and effici

ently.2. Plan the information technology audit process, determine the scope of work, preparing the necessary audit activities and risk assessments for the concerned depart

ments.3. Ensure consistent application of University By-Laws, policies, procedures, and statutory regulations. As well as handle the technological innovation process for IT services by creating a risk profile for current and future projects with a focus on the university's experience with those technologies and where it stands in the m

arket.4. Examine the current technologies in the university and future planned technologies that will need to be adopted, and evaluates whether the technologies, systems and applications are controlled, reliable, efficient, secure and effe

ctive.5. Help verify that the technological systems that are being used and/or developed are suited for the university and meet development stan

dards.6. Prepare the required reports and analysis after each auditing activity related to information technology, and make the necessary recommendations related to the development of these operational proc

esses.7. Follow-up with the relevant colleges/departments to ensure the proper implementation of any recommended solutions related to information technology and evaluate their effectiv

eness.8. Assist in implementing the IT quality assurance standards in the Compliance and Internal Audit Office and ensure the application of professional standards and best prac

tices.9. Review and audit all contracts related to the Information Technology Center, as well as submit recommendations when needed and report any matters of concern in order to take a

ction.10. Work on building professional and positive relationships with the concerned colleges/departments in order to help create an efficient and effective auditing pr

ocess.11. Remain abreast with latest local, regional, and global IT-related updates in order to help provide the University with updated trends and ideas, and help evaluate and update IT ser

vices.12. Assist in reviewing IT policies and procedures, as well as contribute to the preparation of related auditing activities in order to help develop and improve them as well as create a more efficient and effective s

ystem.13. Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external colleagues in order to complete work tasks, answer questions and provide assis

tance.14. Follow all relevant processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions accurately to ensure that job tasks are carried out in a controlled and consistent manner. As well as assist new employees in understanding the Compliance and Internal Audit Office's operating proce

dures.
Job Requi

rements Minimum of bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, MIS, Finance, Accounting or a relevant disc

ipline. 6-8 years of UAE experience in a similar role preferably in higher education instit

utions. Professional certificates such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager

• (CISM).Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and E

nglish. Excellent working knowledge of personal computer applications with an emphasis on MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and

Teams. Strong knowledge of related processes, best practices, compliance and reporting requir

ements. Strong analytical skills and critical th

inking. Thoroughness and attention to

detail. A good understanding of IT security and infrastr

ucture. Knowledge of Data analysis and visualization

tools. Knowledge of security testing and auditing and security risk mana

gement. Excellent writing, editing and documenting

skills. Ability to build and manage positive relationships with stakeh

olders. Works as a competent member of the team, willingly providing backup support for co-workers when appropriate and actively supporting group

goals.
Closing Date:15/