IT Auditor (Part-Time) - Security and Privacy (NIST/MARS-E)

Cloud and Things; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm seeks a part-time IT Auditor focusing on Security and Privacy (NIST/MARS-E). The role involves executing program audits, maintaining audit documentation, and interacting with clients. Candidates must have over 4 years of audit experience, including knowledge of NIST/MARS-E standards and strong IT security background. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to meaningful projects in transforming public sector IT environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with knowledge of NIST/MARS-E requirements.
• 2+ years in information systems auditing.
• Strong background in IT Security audit work.
• Proficiency in auditing and maintaining audit work papers.

Responsibilities

• Execute program audit engagements with high-quality outcomes.
• Interact with clients to support throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Identify potential issues and improvement opportunities.
• Draft audit work papers and interact with process owners.
• Resolve problems to meet client requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal abilities

Analytic skills

Research abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

IT Auditor (Part-Time) - Security and Privacy (NIST/MARS-E)

Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience.

Overview

We are seeking a part‑time IT Auditor who will support our client by executing program audits, including client interactions and ensuring high‑quality audit delivery. This role involves identifying potential issues and opportunities for improving audit processes and efficiencies, with a strong focus on information systems and IT security. The selected candidate will support navigating internal systems and completing onboarding tasks (EME workstream, IT workstream, HR training, and understanding line‑of‑service standards) and will be accountable for meeting all onboarding training requirements.

Duties

• Execute day‑to‑day activities of program audit engagements, ensuring high‑quality outcomes, including testing IT controls as part of the audit process.
• Interact with clients, providing clear communication and support throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Identify and communicate potential issues and opportunities for audit process improvements.
• Maintain and draft audit work papers and interact effectively with process owners.
• Independently resolve problems and make decisions to meet challenging client requirements.
• Support navigating internal systems and completing onboarding tasks (EME workstream, IT workstream, HR training, line‑of‑service standards) and ensure all required onboarding training is completed on time.

Mandatory Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with knowledge of NIST/MARS‑E requirements (versions 2.0 & 3.0) and recent program audit experience.
• 2+ years in information systems auditing.
• Strong background in IT Security audit work.
• Proficiency in auditing, drafting, and maintaining audit work papers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytic, and research abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with state‑based exchanges is advantageous but not mandatory.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.