IT Risk and Controls Consultant

Guidehouse; Springfield (VA); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Guidehouse is seeking an IT Risk and Controls Consultant to support a DHS client with IT controls audits, assessments, remediation, and related tasks. You will work closely with client stakeholders to review artifacts and document results in line with OMB A-123 and FISCAM guidelines.

The role involves day-to-day control testing, interviewing system personnel, and crafting robust remediation plans. A 3+ year IT controls or IT audit background and the ability to obtain a Public Trust are required.

Qualifikationen

• Three (3) or more years' experience in IT controls, audit, assessment, AND/OR remediation.
• Experience performing IT audits, IT control assessments, and remediation.
• Familiarity with OMB Circular A-123, FISCAM, and related federal guidance.

Aufgaben

• Perform rigorous audits/assessments of IT controls using industry guidance and best practices.
• Conduct walkthrough interviews and coordinate with client stakeholders including system personnel.
• Review artifacts (security plans, SOPs, screenshots, configuration) for IT control testing.
• Document test results clearly so testers can reproduce conclusions.
• Summarize assessment findings for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Plan and execute IT controls assessments for a team, including remediation efforts.
• Develop corrective action plans to address material weaknesses and deficiencies.
• Assess production environments for audit readiness and risk exposure.

Kenntnisse

IT controls

Audits & assessments

Remediation

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Family:IT Risk & Controls ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:The IT Risk and Controls Consultant will support stakeholder engagement and technical delivery for efforts supporting a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client with IT controls audit/assessments, remediation, and other related support. The client is responsible for coordinating and monitoring internal controls for the organization, including performing assessments in accordance with OMB Circular A-123, the FISCAM, and assisting other program offices with remediation and other related internal controls tasks. This is an ideal role for someone with an IT audit background who is looking to utilize their skills to support clients internally as a consultant rather than as an external auditor.The IT Risk and Controls Consultant will have a role in working directly with clients and other organizational stakeholders to support IT internal control efforts, including audits/assessments, remediation, and other ad-hoc efforts.Day-to-day tasks include some or all of the following:Performing rigorous audits/assessments of IT controls using industry-standard guidance and leading practicesPerforming walkthrough interviews and maintaining communication with a variety of client stakeholders, including system personnel such as system and database administratorsRequesting, obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing a variety of artifacts to assist in executing IT controls testing such as security plans, SOPs, system screenshots, and system configuration settingsEvaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls using provided artifacts, industry-standard guidance, leading practices, and professional judgmentProfessionally documenting the results of IT controls test work in a consistent and high-quality manner that would allow a reviewer to repeat the test and reach the same conclusionSummarizing and communicating IT controls assessment results to a variety of client stakeholders, including senior leadership personnelPlanning and executing day-to-day activities of IT controls assessments individually and for the teamWorking with client personnel to understand and analyze known IT control weaknesses, identify root causes, and develop detailed, robust remediation plansProviding subject matter expertise to client personnel on all matters relating to IT controls and responding to ad-hoc IT controls requests from client personnelDeveloping documents to support internal control assessment planning decisions and control identificationSupporting the development of corrective action plans to resolve material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, and control deficienciesReviewing financial system modernization production environment functionality and application controls to provide input regarding audit readiness.Assessing incremental financial system modernization efforts as well as in-production and in-development environments with regards to audit readiness and future risksPreparing and delivering presentations, briefing materials, standard operating procedures, frequently asked questions, guides, and white papers that effectively support organizational efforts to promote awareness and understanding of OMB A-123 and internal controlsWhat You Will Need:Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.Bachelor's DegreeTHREE (3) or more year' experience in IT controls, audit, assessment, AND/OR remediation.What Would Be Nice To Have:Master's DegreeCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificationDemonstrates knowledge and experience in IT risk and controls through IT audits, IT control assessments, and IT security reviews. Demonstrates a working knowledge of IT audit, the FISCAM, and other relevant federal information assurance laws, regulations, and guidance.Experience supporting an internal control programExperience performing IT audits, OMB Circular A-123 or similar internal control assessments, and/or remediating and implementing IT controls is preferable. Experience testing or remediating some or all of the following IT controls topic areas is preferable:Access and account management, including authorization, provisioning, recertification, and separationSegregation of duties, including identifying and defining segregation of duties risks and conflicts, preventive and detective segregation of duties controls, and understanding the difference between segregation of duties and least privilegeTechnical account management controls, such as password length, complexity, and expirationAudit logging and monitoring, including generation of audit logs, use of audit log aggregation and analysis tools, and audit log monitoring and reviewConfiguration management, including configuration baseline concepts, baseline deviations, baseline maintenance, monitoring for ongoing compliance with a baseline, and industry-accepted baselines such as DISA STIGs and CIS benchmarksChange management, including authorization, development, testing, and deployment of changesContingency planning, including backups, testing of backups, and alternate sitesWhat We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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