Role: IT Audit consultant
Location: Jackson, MS (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ months
Job Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND JOB SKILL SET:
The contractor will provide audit and compliance support services to assist with preparing for, responding to, and tracking internal and external audits. The contractor will coordinate with agency personnel, technical staff, and documentation resources to ensure audit requirements are addressed accurately and timely.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Assist with planning, coordinating, and supporting information technology audits.
Prepare and coordinate audit responses and evidence submissions.
Assist with development and tracking of: Corrective Action Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones, Safeguard and Security Reports, security assessment responses, audit status reports.
Track audit findings through remediation and closure.
Coordinate with business units and technical staff to obtain supporting documentation.
Identify documentation gaps and work with other staff to facilitate development or revision of policies, standards, procedures, and other governance documentation.
Review submitted evidence for completeness, consistency, and compliance.
Monitor remediation activities and provide status reporting to management
Assist with implementation and documentation of corrective actions.
Maintain audit documentation repositories.
Support periodic compliance assessments and internal reviews.
Assist with risk assessments and compliance reporting.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated knowledge with several of the following:
Information security governance
IT audit processes
Risk management
Control assessments
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
NIST SP 800-53
IRS Publication 1075
Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Audit evidence collection
Compliance collection
Compliance documentation
Security control implementation
PREFERRED/NOT REQUIRED:
Experience supporting IRS, SSA, or OSA audits and responses.
CISA, CGRC, CISSP, CRISC, Security+, or equivelant certifications.
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