IT Audit Associate: Federal IT Risk & Controls (Hybrid)

Castro co; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship-based culture

Exposure to federal IT risk and ITCS

Opportunities to build expertise in IT

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Castro & Company is seeking an IT Audit Staff to join our Information Technology practice, serving high-profile Federal clients. You'll grow in IT risk, assist in evaluating IT controls, and contribute from day one.

Work in a mentorship-driven environment with hands-on testing of general IT controls, application controls, and business processes. A Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of related exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, CS, or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant IT audit experience (internship or academic exposure).
• Foundational understanding of IT risks and general controls.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Review policies, procedures, and documentation for in-scope systems and processes.
• Support walkthrough meetings and document IT control assessments under supervision.
• Assist in evaluating general IT controls (GITCs), application controls, and business process controls.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks in system processes and help develop recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear, well-organized workpapers and summaries of testing results.
• Collaborate closely with audit and advisory teams to ensure IT and business process alignment.
• Participate in client discussions and contribute to high-quality, value-driven results.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Documentation skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems / Accounting / Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Castro & Company is seeking an IT Audit Staff to join our Information Technology practice, serving high-profile Federal clients. You'll grow in IT risk, assist in evaluating IT controls, and contribute from day one.

Work in a mentorship-driven environment with hands-on testing of general IT controls, application controls, and business processes. A Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of related exposure are preferred.