IT Auditor/Subject Matter Expert

NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for an IT Auditor Subject Matter Expert to support a Federal Program in Reston, VA. This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator. Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph is required.

IT Auditor

Reston, VA

Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI CI Poly

Position Description: Our client hiring an IT Auditor and Subject Matter Expert to provide IT audit liaison activities and provide advice to a mix of government and contractor officials and conduct IT internal control testing over the business systems used to generate the agency financial statements.

Duties and responsibilities:

Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT controls across the suite of business systems

Conduct tests around financial system controls compliance, IT General Computer Controls and Application Controls, Access Controls and Configuration management controls

Review documents, records, reports and methods for accuracy and effectiveness

Conduct testing and prepare workpapers, write-ups, and memos

Hold preliminary discussions of apparent deficiencies with system owners and external auditor

Report audit findings and make recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions

Review corrective action plans identifying findings and provide recommendations

Liaise with external auditors and stakeholders during the annual IT audit

Educate stakeholder with what to expect and support a successful IT audit

Develop thorough and defendable remediation packages for Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs)

Education and qualifications:

U.S. citizenship

Current TS/SCI Security clearance

Current CI poly or eligibility to obtain CI poly

10 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree OR 6 years of relevant experience with a master's degree is required for consideration

One or more of the following certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC

Knowledge of Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) preferred

Knowledge of OMB A-123 Management's Responsibility over Internal Controls

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)

Knowledge of Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) preferred

Experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) and Special Publications (SP) preferred

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience performing FISCAM, NIST, OMB Circular A-123 internal control, audit readiness, SSAE 16, and FISMA security reviews

Availability to support 10% local travel

Preferred Experience:

OMB A-123 and/or finance background a plus

PMP, CGFM, CDFM