IT Security Auditor

1 month ago

MCLEAN, United States Guidehouse Full time

Job Family:

Technology Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

The IT Security Audit Consultant will support stakeholder engagement and technical delivery for efforts supporting federal agencies with IT controls assessments and program evaluations. This is an ideal role for someone with an information security and assurance background who is looking to work with the federal government and expand their IT skillset.

Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

  • Performing assessments of IT controls using industry-standard guidance and leading best practices

  • Conducting interviews and discussions with a variety of client stakeholders, including IT system personnel such as Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and system administrators

  • Reviewing and analyzing documents and artifacts to assist in IT controls testing such as system security plans, SOPs, audit logs, configuration scans, and vulnerability scans

  • Evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of IT controls using provided artifacts against federal requirements, industry guidance, and leading best practices

  • Documenting the results of IT controls testing in a consistent and high-quality manner that would allow others to review and understand the results

  • Summarizing and communicating IT controls assessment results to a variety of client stakeholders, including senior leadership

  • Working with a team to understand and analyze IT control weaknesses, identify root causes, and develop remediation plans

  • Providing assistance to client personnel on a wide range of matters relating to IT security and assurance

  • Responding to ad-hoc IT security-related requests from client personnel

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET/SCI federal security clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph

  • ONE (1) or more years' experience in IT security, IT general controls, IT audit and/or remediation.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET/SCI federal security clearance with a Full Scope/Lifestyle (FS) polygraph

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Experience supporting the Federal government including Intel Community or DoD

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in IT risk and controls through one or more of the following: IT audits, IT controls assessments, or IT security reviews

  • Relevant certification such as the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

  • Demonstrated ability and working knowledge of: FISMA, NIST SP 800 series, FISCAM, other relevant federal information assurance laws, regulations, and guidance

  • Experience performing: FISMA, OMB Circular A-123, or similar internal control assessments

  • Knowledge of access and account management principles, including authorization, provisioning, recertification, and separation of duties

  • Knowledge of contingency planning principles, including backups, testing of backups, and alternate processing sites

  • Knowledge of configuration management principles, including configuration baseline concepts, baseline deviations, baseline maintenance, change control, and monitoring, and industry-accepted configuration settings such as DISA STIGs

The annual salary range for this position is $71,800.00-$107,600.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • 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

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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