Cyber Information Assurance Specialist

Gunnison Consulting Group • Alexandria, VA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison. The role involves providing cybersecurity audit management support to ensure compliance with federal regulations, agency policies, and information assurance requirements. The specialist will maintain, update, and develop Audit Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related documentation. They will support and coordinate various cybersecurity audits and assessments, including FISMA, High Value Asset (HVA), Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), CFO, and internal control audits. The position requires maintaining and managing audit request and response repositories, conducting independent research, gathering audit evidence, and preparing responses to auditor requests. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is key for coordinating audit activities, collecting documentation, and supporting remediation efforts. The role also involves tracking audit findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) through remediation and closure, assisting with risk management activities, facilitating recurring audit meetings, and developing audit performance metrics and reports. Support for the preparation, review, and submission of audit responses, reports, and compliance documentation is also a core responsibility.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Master’s degree in Information Management Systems or related field
• 7+ years IT/security experience, including 3+ years supporting a federal Information Security Program
• Experience with FISMA, FedRAMP, FIPS, NIST SPs, RMF, CSF
• Experience executing A&A, developing risk recommendations, and managing GRC programs (RSA Archer)
• Certifications: CISSP and CISA (mandatory)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States
• Unable to sponsor candidates at this time

Nice To Haves

• The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.

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.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year for approved training or certifications (self-study is ineligible)
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - Up to $5,000/year!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior