Intermediate External Auditor Consultant (FISMA, SOX)

Job overview

The Intermediate External Auditor Consultant (FISMA, SOX) role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with at least six office days per month and work at Federal Reserve Board locations. Compensation is not specified. The consultant supports the Division of Information Technology Enterprise Services with financial audit, SOX, FISMA, and information security compliance work. The role helps prepare technology departments and financial systems for audits and compliance reviews by evaluating controls, documenting gaps, and recommending improvements. Its work supports stronger compliance and security practices, reduced vulnerabilities, and reliable audit documentation.

What you'll do

• Participate in evaluating, developing, maintaining, and updating the technology compliance program
• advise technology leaders on compliance, information security, and internal controls
• prepare for annual financial statement audits and SOX reviews
• develop documentation for SOX and FISMA reviews
• help minimize vulnerabilities
• provide weekly status reports
• recommend and help implement GRC tools
• design, test, and review controls
• create audit and monitoring reports
• assess SOX risk control matrices and crosswalk them against Board information security standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

external auditor consultant

fisma

sox

it audit

information security

internal controls

risk control matrix

grc

hybrid

washington dc

public trust clearance

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship under the Federal contract and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance; at least five years of progressively responsible IT experience. CISSP or CISA is strongly desired.

About the employer

System One is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.