Information Technology Auditor

Infojini Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

Job summary

Infojini Inc is seeking an External IT Audit Consultant to support FISMA audits and independent verification and validation of policies and procedures in Washington, DC. The role requires extensive IT audit experience, knowledge of NIST 800-series controls, and CISSP/CISA certification as desirable credentials.

The contractor will coordinate with the Division of Information Technology to assess controls, develop remediation plans, and produce audit-ready documents.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of IT audit/security experience.
• Experience with FISMA, NIST 800 series, and regulatory compliance.
• CISA or CISSP certification strongly desired.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, maintain, and update the technology compliance program.
• Prepare the organization for yearly FISMA audits.
• Develop documents in support of internal FISMA reviews.
• Develop solutions to minimize vulnerabilities.
• Provide weekly status reports documenting risks and progress.
• Design and implement audit mechanisms to detect non-compliance and support evidentiary evaluations.
• Create audit and monitoring reports as directed.
• Crosswalk evidence against CISA and FedRAMP standards and document results.

Skills

IT auditing

Security analysis

Project management

Communication

Job description

Position Title - External IT Audit Consultant/ IT Auditor (with FISMA and CISA Certification)

Location - Washington, DC

Duration - 12+ months of Contract with more extension

Mode of interview- Telephonic/Skype

Client – Direct Client

USC

Full-time telework is available

BACKGROUND:

The Information Security & Privacy Branch of the Division of Information Technology propose to engage two to three contractors to provide compliance and information security support to in preparation for annual FISMA audits, provide support in conducting an independent verification and validation of current policies and procedures, and assist with remediation of process improvements. This will also include assisting with ongoing IV&V assessments and audit support.

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate shall possess the knowledge and skills set forth the candidate shall have demonstrated experience in the following:

• Experience with cloud and on-premis applications desirable.
• Simultaneously works on several complex assignments requiring analysis of intricately related complex variables.
• Experience with leading and successfully developing audit and security related system documentation and requirements desired.
• Must have at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in the information technology arena as an IT auditor, IT security analyst, IT manager, business analyst, system administrator or a combination of these.
• Possess clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication and project management skills needed for functioning in an unstructured matrix management environment.
• Experience with assessing financial systems leveraging NIST 800 series, or FISMA Compliance strongly desired.
• CISSP or CISA certification strongly desired.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the process to evaluate, develop, maintain, and update the technology compliance program. Advises the technology support officer and technology managers on compliance, information security, and internal controls.
• Prepares the technology departments for the yearly FISMA audits.
• Assist in developing required documents in support of internal FISMA reviews.
• Develop solutions with team members to minimize vulnerabilities.
• Advise the technology officer of compliance issues and recommends solutions
• Provides a weekly status report to the COR documenting concerns, issues, risks, and progress.
• Recommends and helps implement automated solutions in the areas of compliance, auditing, and vulnerability detection for the branch.
• Designs, tests, and implements audit mechanisms to detect non-compliance and to support evaluations of evidentiary materials. Ensures proper audit trails are recorded.
• Creates audit and monitoring reports used by the team, as directed.

The External Auditor Consultant shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:

• Thoroughly assess and validate the audit findings for identified systems of record against Board policies. Document findings and recommendations.
• Crosswalk the evidence and latest Board Information Security Program (BISP) against the CISA and FedRamp standards and procedures and document the results.
• Provide recommendations, develop action plans, and help implement capabilities to improve compliance and security practices.
• Document updates to compliance related policies, processes, procedures, and/or standards as directed.