Government and Infrastructure - Assurance - Tech Risk - Staff - TS SCI Clearance

EY; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension/401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EY's Government and Infrastructure practice in McLean is seeking a staff-level professional to join the Technology Risk (IT Audit) team. You will support IT general and application controls testing, prepare client materials, and contribute to assurance engagements for federal/state/local education clients.

A TS SCI clearance is required, with travel up to 30% for federal and 80% for state/local work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology or closely related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in information assurance, information security, risk management, IT and application controls.
• Experience preparing written or verbal materials, and assisting with presenting project results to clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IT audit services on financial statements and IT controls.
• Assist in testing IT general and application controls.
• Lead client meetings and build relationships with client personnel.

Skills

IT audit

Information security

Risk management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT

Job description

Government and Infrastructure - Assurance - Tech Risk - Staff - TS SCI Clearance

Location: McLean

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 23, 2026

Requisition ID: 1755549

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

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From strategy to execution, theGovernment and Infrastructure practice of Ernst & Young LLP providesa full range of consulting and audit servicesto help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

The opportunity

When you're on our G&I team, you'll have the opportunity to work across disciplines with professionals who have broad industry sector experience and deep subject-matter knowledge. In G&I, our growth strategy focuses on being account-centric, issue-based and competency-driven. That's what differentiates EY G&I in the government marketplace.

As a member of our G&I team, you will join a talented group of professionals serving in key roles advising U.S. federal agencies addressing issues in performance improvement, program effectiveness, audit and audit readiness, financial management, and Technology Risk. The EY G&I practice focuses across disciplines with defense and national security, civilian, health, and international agencies.

Our broad portfolio of services is aimed at driving relevant, tangible results. We believe integration fosters innovation. Unprecedented challenges require support that is connected, responsive and insightful. Are you ready to join our team and help build a better working world?

Your key responsibilities

As a member of our Technology Risk (IT Audit) team, you will serve as a key resource in delivering quality client services on financial statement audits, attestation engagements and IT control projects. You will conduct research as needed, assist in the testing of IT general and application controls, prepare for and potentially lead client meetings, establish relationships with client personnel at the appropriate levels, and deepen sector and client knowledge.

Some key capabilities you should be prepared to bring to client-facing and internal teams include:

Demonstrate working knowledge and aptitude in our key capabilities for example, IT general and application controls, risk management, information security, and information assurance

Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement

Collaborate among team members; promote an inclusive working environment

To qualify for the role you must have

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology or closely related field.

2+ years of relevant experience in information assurance, information security, risk management, IT and application controls.

Experience preparing written or verbal materials, and assisting with presenting project results to clients.

The security clearance required for this position is a TS SCI

The Government and Public Sector Practice’s staffing model is to assign resources to projects aligned to the office within the metropolitan area you have been hired; however, in certain circumstances, travel may be required within and/or beyond your geographic region based on client and project needs. For roles within the federal practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred. Within the state, local and education practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is preferred

Candidate MUST be comfortable working in-person/onsite as needed

Ideally, you'll also have

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate with clients and team members

Demonstrated interest in government and public sector

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we offer you

At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job is:
• New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $83,700 to $125,700
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• All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $69,700 to $115,200
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