Specialized Audit Consultant

247Hire; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

247Hire seeks a Specialized Audit Consultant to provide subject matter expertise across IT audit, cybersecurity, data analytics, fraud investigations, and regulatory reviews. The role supports high-risk engagements and acts as a technical expert for audit teams and clients.

The successful candidate will conduct specialized audits, assess controls against COBIT/NIST/ISO 27001, and develop testing methodologies while guiding remediation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IS, cybersecurity, accounting, finance, data analytics, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant specialized audit or consulting experience.
• Experience with IT audits, cybersecurity, data analytics, or regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized audits within area of expertise.
• Perform IT audits, cybersecurity reviews, data analytics, and regulatory assessments.
• Assess controls against COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, IRS 1075, and industry best practices.
• 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.

Skills

IT Audit

Cybersecurity

Data Analytics

Fraud Examination

Regulatory Compliance

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

CISA

CISSP

CISM

CIA

CPA

CFE

CRISC

Certified Data Analytics Professional

Job description

Job Summary:

The Specialized Audit Consultant provides subject matter expertise for specialized audit engagements including information technology auditing, cybersecurity, data analytics, fraud investigations, regulatory compliance reviews, internal controls consulting, and risk management assessments. This role serves as a technical expert supporting complex and high-risk engagements.

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.

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.