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IT Security Auditor – Consultant
GuidehouseIT Security Auditor assessing federal agencies’ IT controls and security assurance. Developing remediation plans and advising government stakeholders for Guidehouse’s consulting practice.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in IT controls assessments and federal information security requirements, with a strong ability to communicate findings and mentor team members. Proficient in evaluating IT control effectiveness and developing remediation plans based on industry standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
IT Controls AssessmentFISMA ComplianceNIST SP 800 KnowledgeCISA CertificationStakeholder Engagement
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Hard Skills
IT Risk ManagementIT Security ReviewsAudit LoggingConfiguration ManagementContingency PlanningVulnerability ScanningSystem Security Plans ReviewSOP AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisRemediation Planning
Soft Skills
CommunicationMentoringStakeholder EngagementAnalytical ThinkingTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
CISACISM
Industry Keywords
Federal Information SecurityIT ControlsFISCAMOMB Circular A-123DISA STIGsTechnical DeliveryIT ConsultingSecurity ClearanceCounterintelligence PolygraphFederal Agencies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead stakeholder engagement and technical delivery for IT controls assessments and program evaluations supporting federal agencies
- Perform assessments of IT controls using industry-standard guidance and leading best practices
- Conduct interviews and discussions with client stakeholders, including ISSOs and system administrators
- Review and analyze system security plans, SOPs, audit logs, configuration scans, and vulnerability scans
- Evaluate IT control implementation and effectiveness against federal requirements, industry guidance, and leading best practices
- Document IT controls testing results consistently and clearly
- Summarize and communicate assessment results to client stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Analyze known IT control weaknesses, identify root causes, and develop detailed remediation plans
- Provide subject matter expertise on IT security and assurance matters
- Respond to ad-hoc IT security-related requests
- Plan and execute day-to-day IT assessments and evaluations individually and for the team
- Mentor junior team members in IT controls testing responsibilities
Requirements
What you’ll need- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical or Business field
- Two (2) + years' experience providing IT consulting
- Experience consulting with the federal government, including senior government clients
- Understanding and knowledge of federal information security and assurance laws, requirements, and guidance, including FISMA, NIST SP 800, and FISCAM
- Relevant certification such as CISA or CISM is nice to have
- Knowledge and experience in IT risk and controls through IT audits, IT controls assessments, or IT security reviews is nice to have
- Knowledge of FISMA, NIST SP 800 series, FISCAM, and other relevant federal information assurance laws, regulations, and guidance is nice to have
- Experience performing FISMA, OMB Circular A-123, or similar internal control assessments is nice to have
- Experience implementing or auditing access and account management principles is nice to have
- Experience implementing or auditing contingency planning principles is nice to have
- Experience implementing or auditing configuration management principles, including DISA STIGs, is nice to have
- Experience performing audit logging and monitoring is nice to have
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend