Specialized Audit Consultant

Alert IT Solutions; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alert IT Solutions in Springfield, IL seeks an experienced Senior IT Auditor to lead specialized audits across IT governance, cybersecurity, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. You will assess controls against COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001 and applicable public-sector standards, perform fraud risk assessments, and guide audit teams and clients through remediation.

The role requires deep domain expertise, professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CPA or equivalent), and 7+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems or a related field.
• 7+ years of specialized IT audit or consulting experience.
• Deep expertise in IT Audit, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Fraud Examination, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Controls, or Risk Management.
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CPA, CFE, CRISC or equivalent certifications.
• Experience supporting Auditor General, Inspector General, or regulatory examinations.
• Government/public-sector audits in a GAGAS-compliant environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized audits and assessments within area of expertise.
• Perform IT audits, cybersecurity reviews, data analytics, system control evaluations, and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Assess controls against frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, IRS Publication 1075, and industry best practices.
• Perform fraud risk assessments and investigations where required.
• Provide technical guidance to audit teams and client stakeholders.
• Develop specialized testing methodologies and reporting approaches.
• Analyze emerging risks, technology controls, and compliance requirements.
• Support agency risk assessments and control improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and remediation guidance.
• Participate in quality reviews and oversight inquiries related to specialized audit areas.

Skills

IT Audit

Cybersecurity

Data Analytics

Fraud Examination

Regulatory Compliance

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Criminal Justice, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct specialized audits and assessments within area of expertise.
• Perform IT audits, cybersecurity reviews, data analytics, system control evaluations, and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Assess controls against frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, IRS Publication 1075, and industry best practices.
• Perform fraud risk assessments and investigations where required.
• Provide technical guidance to audit teams and client stakeholders.
• Develop specialized testing methodologies and reporting approaches.
• Analyze emerging risks, technology controls, and compliance requirements.
• Support agency risk assessments and control improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and remediation guidance.
• Participate in quality reviews and oversight inquiries related to specialized audit areas.
• Deep expertise in one or more domains:
  • IT Audit
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Fraud Examination
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Internal Controls
  • Risk Management
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CPA, CFE, CRISC, Certified Data Analytics Professional or equivalent
• Government/public-sector audits.
• GAGAS-compliant audit environments.
• Assessment of ERP, cloud, cybersecurity, and emerging technology controls.
• Experience supporting Auditor General, Inspector General, or regulatory examinations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant specialized audit or consulting experience.
• Deep expertise in one or more domains:
  • IT Audit
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Fraud Examination
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Internal Controls
  • Risk Management
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CPA, CFE, CRISC, Certified Data Analytics Professional or equivalent
• Government/public-sector audits.
• GAGAS-compliant audit environments.
• Assessment of ERP, cloud, cybersecurity, and emerging technology controls.
• Experience supporting Auditor General, Inspector General, or regulatory examinations.