IT Audit & Compliance Coordinator

We are seeking an intermediate-level specialist to coordinate IT compliance and audit activities. You will act as the bridge between technical teams and auditors-planning for upcoming reviews, gathering evidence, and tracking corrective action plans from identification to final closure.

• Position: IT Audit Support Contractor (Intermediate Level)
• Location: Jackson, MS
• Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Required (No remote or hybrid options available)
• Interview Process: Webcam or In-Person

The Crux of the Role

Important Onboarding Note: This position requires a comprehensive state fingerprint screen. Because this process takes up to a month to return results, we highly encourage currently employed candidates who can transition over the next 3 4 weeks to apply. If selected, you will be advised not to give notice to your current employer until the fingerprint clearance is fully returned.

Highlighted Core Skills & Experience

Must-Have Technical Expertise:

• IT Audit & Risk Processes: Direct experience coordinating IT audits, conducting control assessments, and managing audit evidence collection.
• Frameworks & Regulations: Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and IRS Publication 1075.
• Remediation Tracking: Demonstrated experience creating, monitoring, and closing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Governance & Documentation: Ability to identify documentation gaps and assist technical staff in drafting or updating IT policies, standards, and procedures.

Preferred (Stand-Out) Qualifications:

• Direct experience supporting audits for the IRS, SSA, or State Auditor offices.
• Active professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CGRC, or Security+.

Education Requirements

• Required: Bachelor's Degree.

Skill Matrix Breakdown

Highlighted Skill

Type

Focus Area

IT Audit & Evidence Collection

Required

Planning, response coordination, and evidence review

NIST SP 800-53 & IRS Pub 1075

Required

Federal regulatory compliance and security controls

CAPs & POA&Ms Tracking

Required

Monitoring remediation activities through to closure

IT Governance & Policy Writing

Required

Remediating documentation gaps in policies/procedures

Govt Audit Support (IRS/SSA/OSA)

Preferred

Previous experience with public sector oversight audits

Industry Certs (CISA/CISSP/Security+)

Preferred

Validates specialized audit and security domain expertise