Cybersecurity Audit Manager

Description:
Hybrid 2-3 days per week on-site in Alexandria, VA. The first 30 days of work will be full-time on-site. in Alexandria, VA

Our client seeks a cybersecurity audit management professional to drive compliance with federal regulations and information assurance requirements. The role will support end-to-end audit coordination, evidence management, reporting, and remediation tracking across FISMA, HVA, OIG, GAO, CFO, and internal control audits. The position will maintain SOPs, develop metrics and dashboards, and partner with stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and complete deliverables while supporting risk management and Public Trust requirements.

This is a long-term contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $70.00 to $80.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Provide cybersecurity audit management support to ensure compliance with federal regulations, agency policies, and information assurance requirements.
• Maintain, update, and develop Audit Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related documentation.
• Support and coordinate cybersecurity audits and assessments, including FISMA, High Value Asset (HVA), Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), CFO, and internal control audits.
• Maintain and manage audit request and response repositories, ensuring audit artifacts and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and accessible to stakeholders.
• Conduct independent research, gather audit evidence, and prepare responses to auditor requests in accordance with established timelines and requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate audit activities, collect documentation, and support remediation efforts.
• Track audit findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) through remediation and closure.
• Assist with risk management activities by monitoring audit-related risks and supporting mitigation efforts to maintain acceptable risk levels.
• Facilitate recurring audit meetings, provide status updates, and communicate audit progress, risks, and remediation activities to management and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain audit performance metrics, dashboards, and reports to measure program effectiveness and compliance status.
• Support the preparation, review, and submission of audit responses, reports, and compliance documentation for leadership review.
• Ensure audit deliverables, responses, and remediation activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Experience Requirements:

• ship required.
• 7+ years of IT/security experience, including 3+ years supporting a federal Information Security Program.
• Experience with FISMA, FedRAMP, FIPS, NIST SPs, RMF, and CSF.
• Experience executing A&A, developing risk recommendations, and managing GRC programs such as RSA Archer.
• Certifications: CISSP and CISA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in Information Management Systems or related field.

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