ITSecurityAuditor

DirectClient: Texas Office of the Attorney General (TxOAG)
Title: IT Security Auditor
Location: 5500 E. Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78741
Duration: Until 8/31/2026 with possible extension
Last date for submission: March 16, 2026 (2.00 PM-CST)

Important Note: The working position is Telework. Texas local candidates only.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our cybersecurity team at the Texas Office of the Attorney General (TxOAG) as an IT Auditor. The IT Auditor is responsible for providing independent assurance over the organization s information technology and cybersecurity control environment. The role supports risk management, regulatory compliance, and the overall effectiveness of cybersecurity governance.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
1. Plan, execute, and report on IT and cybersecurity audits to assess the effectiveness of security controls, risk management practices, and compliance with policies and regulations
2. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of cybersecurity controls across areas such as identity and access management, network security, endpoint protection, cloud security, and data protection
3. Conduct risk assessments and control testing aligned to recognized frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, COBIT)
4. Assess compliance with applicable regulatory and contractual requirements (e.g., SOX, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC reports, internal policies)
5. Review vulnerability management, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes to ensure preparedness and resilience
6. Collaborate closely with GRC, and business stakeholders to understand systems, processes, and compliance
7. Identify control gaps, root causes, and risk implications, and develop clear, actionable audit findings and recommendations
8. Track and validate remediation efforts to ensure timely and effective resolution of audit issues
9. Support third-party risk assessments, including reviews of vendor security controls and SOC reports
10. Stay current on evolving regulatory changes, and industry best practices to continuously enhance audit approaches
11. Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and automation techniques
12. Prepare and present audit results to management and, when required, senior leadership or audit committees.
The above job description and requirements are general in nature and may be subject to change based on the specific needs and requirements of the organization and project.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Years Required/Preferred Experience
8 Required Plan, conduct, and document IT and cybersecurity audits in accordance with approved audit methodologies and professional standards.
8 Required Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of information security controls across systems, networks, applications, cloud environments, and data platforms.
8 Required Assess cybersecurity risks and controls in alignment with recognized frameworks and standards
8 Required Perform testing to assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and internal policies.
8 Required Review and assess processes related to identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
8 Required Identify control deficiencies, assess risk impact, and develop clear, well-supported audit findings and recommendations.
8 Required Prepare formal audit reports that communicate results, conclusions, and remediation requirements to management.
8 Required Monitor, track, and validate management remediation plans to ensure timely and effective resolution of audit issues.
8 Required Ability to resolve complex security issues in diverse and decentralized environments; to learn, communicate, and teach new information and security technologies; and to communicate effectively.
8 Required Conduct forensic investigations on cyberattacks to determine how they occurred and how they can be prevented in the future.
3 Preferred CISSP, PMP certifications