Federal IT Auditor - Secret Clearance, Controls & Analytics

Sikich; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Bonding Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated IT Staff Auditor to join our team in the US (Alexandria, VA; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN). This role requires active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one and involves testing IT controls, preparing audit deliverables, and collaborating with teams across locations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree (Information Systems preferred), possibly a CISA, and has strong communication skills with willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Information Systems degree preferred.
• CISA preferred.
• Prior audit internship/work experience or advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Minimum Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing to determine the effectiveness of IT controls.
• Prepare work products, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Own assigned work areas.
• Execute tasks for assigned work areas in accordance with an internally developed schedule that ensures the completion of tasks with sufficient time for secondary review and submission to client in accordance with contractual deadlines.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines and abide by all company policies.
• Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non-technical competencies.

Skills

IT controls testing

Audit

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Information Systems degree

CISA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated IT Staff Auditor to join our team in the US (Alexandria, VA; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN). This role requires active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one and involves testing IT controls, preparing audit deliverables, and collaborating with teams across locations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree (Information Systems preferred), possibly a CISA, and has strong communication skills with willingness to travel up to 25%.