$90,000–$100,000 Per Year
Adjudication, Auditing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Community Support, Corrective Action, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Emerging Technology, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, Financial Audit, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Formal Verification, Geography, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Leadership, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Power BI, Process Improvement, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Management, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, ServiceNow, Stewardship, Testing, Time Management, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen, Writing Skills
Overview
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Kentro is hiring for a Cybersecurity Audit Manager to coordinate and support all phases of cybersecurity‑related audit engagements across DOC, serving as the central liaison for planning, evidence curation, packaged responses, and follow‑up actions. The role covers OIG/GAO engagements, annual FISMA activities, OMB A‑123/FMFIA internal controls assessments, and cybersecurity elements of the Annual Financial Statement Audit (general coordination). The scope of this role covers audit coordination; the role does not perform formal control testing or own technical remediation.
Additionally, the role supports program maturity by coordinating the continuous assessment of audit risks. It considers known weaknesses and audit recommendations and forecasts audit‑relevant risks from emerging technologies and external threats. These coordination efforts drive measurable improvements in cybersecurity posture and incremental gains in OIG FISMA outcomes
Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C.
Salary Range: $90,000-100,000/annually. Factors influencing pay within this range include geography, market demand, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Responsibilities
Cybersecurity Audit Management
- Lead planning, coordination, and tracking of cybersecurity audits and assessments, including FISMA, OMB A‑123, FMFIA, and OIG and GAO engagements.
- Maintain the cybersecurity audit risk register, tracking risks, remediation plans, owners, milestones, and progress.
- Prepare packaged responses, corrective action plans (CAPs), audit artifacts, and closure documentation for delivery to oversight bodies.
- Develop or update audit playbooks, process documents, and guidance materials to standardize readiness and engagement execution.
- Coordinate entrance/exit conferences, walkthroughs, interviews, site visits; manage information requests and due dates.
- Support development of risk summaries, dashboards, and program‑level reporting (e.g., status of audit activities, open items, milestones).
Risk, Compliance & Alignment
- Monitor risks tied to High Value Assets (HVAs) and audit findings, providing periodic updates to leadership.
- Ensure coordination activities align with NIST RMF, NIST CSF, FISMA, applicable OMB guidance, and DOC cybersecurity policies.
- Track known weaknesses and recommendations to inform audit readiness and evidence planning.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison among OCRM, OCOS, ESOC, DOC Operating Units, auditors, and assessment teams.
- Provide clear communication, regular status updates, and issue escalation as needed to maintain schedule and quality.
- Develop concise briefings and summaries for leadership and audit stakeholders at key milestones (entrance, fieldwork, exit, close‑out).
Tools & Platforms
- Utilize CSAM (GRC) as the system of record for system security documentation and status.
- Manage engagement workflow and artifacts through the DOC Audit Management System (ServiceNow); maintain request logs, evidence, and dashboards.
- Use collaboration/reporting tools (e.g., SharePoint, Excel/Power BI, MS Project) for repository management, trackers, and executive‑ready summaries.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, or closely related field; or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years coordinating Federal cybersecurity audits or oversight engagements (OIG, GAO, FISMA, A‑123/FMFIA, financial statement audits).
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex audit calendars, artifacts, and multi‑stakeholder coordination under tight deadlines.
- Strong writing and communication skills to synthesize technical topics into accurate packaged responses and briefings.
Qualifications and Certifications:
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/Information Systems or closely related field.
- Preferred: PMP or FAC/PPM equivalent certification, CompTIA Security+ (or higher DoD 8570/8140‑aligned baseline
Key Competencies
- Audit coordination & stakeholder management
- Evidence curation discipline and accuracy
- Clear written communication; executive‑ready summarization
- Attention to detail; confidentiality and records stewardship
Clearance Requirement:
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IT Concepts Inc
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