Federal IT Audit Lead | Risk, Compliance & Mentoring

Castro & Company; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Supportive learning environment

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A federal consulting firm in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking an IT Audit Lead to facilitate client engagements, analyze IT systems, and mentor staff. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of IT auditing experience, preferably in federal environments. You will lead discussions, assess controls, and maintain client relationships while utilizing various compliance frameworks. This position offers opportunities for growth and collaboration in supporting critical federal goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing IT audits or IT risk assessments.
• CISA certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience conducting IT audits in a federal or DoD environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate client meetings to assess IT systems and controls.
• Serve as a key liaison, maintaining professional communication.
• Analyze IT environments, pinpoint control gaps, and present recommendations.

Skills

IT Audit Skills

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

FISMA

AWS

Microsoft environments (Active Directory, Windows Server, Azure)

Oracle databases

Job description

A federal consulting firm in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking an IT Audit Lead to facilitate client engagements, analyze IT systems, and mentor staff. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of IT auditing experience, preferably in federal environments. You will lead discussions, assess controls, and maintain client relationships while utilizing various compliance frameworks. This position offers opportunities for growth and collaboration in supporting critical federal goals.