IT Internal Auditor

Department: Internal Audit Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Summary Ready to help strengthen Southwest’s technology controls and manage risk in a rapidly evolving environment? As an Internal Auditor on the IT Audit Team, you will conduct risk ‑ based audits that evaluate the effectiveness of technology governance, security, compliance, and operational controls across the Company. Using an Agile audit approach, you will execute audit engagements, perform testing, document results, and   provide   meaningful insights that help Leaders make informed decisions. In this role, you will contribute to the development of customized audits focused on the most significant and emerging technology risks while building deep   expertise   in key processes and systems. Your work will directly support Southwest’s ability to manage risk,   maintain   strong controls, and operate securely and effectively as technology continues to evolve.     Additional   details:   The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would   be required   to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.        U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.   required   and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available .          We’re   committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics .

Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to gather relevant information, document audit evidence, perform test steps to validate controls, and compile findings to ensure a comprehensive audit report. Responsible for timely and focused communication to Lead Auditor and Leadership Develop a general understanding of current/emerging technologies, risks, and audit trends and practices by actively engaging in continuous learning; apply this knowledge to identify potential risks and enhance audit methodologies and practices. Partner with Audit Lead and/or Manager to provide realistic and high-quality recommendations Participate in risk assessments, evaluation of controls, development of audit plans, testing strategies, audit findings and conclusions Conduct interviews, perform test steps, gather, and document evidence to support audit findings. Draw initial conclusions based on audit evidence and provide these insights to appropriate parties. Maintain an understanding of Internal Audit methodology and applicable audit standards May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Understands and is able to communicate internal controls related to financial, operational, technology, and/or compliance risk. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Education Required: High School Diploma