Senior Audit Lead

Tyto Athene, LLC•Washington, DC

4d•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyto Athene is seeking a Senior Audit Lead to support our federal customer in Washington, DC. In this role, you will provide strategic direction, technical leadership, and executive-level oversight for an enterprise-wide cybersecurity audit program. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in federal IT auditing, including FISMA compliance, FISCAM methodologies, GAO audit standards, and experience operating within classified environments. Prior experience serving as an auditee and leading coordination efforts across auditors, inspectors, and key stakeholders is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
15+ years managing enterprise level cybersecurity audits (FISMA, FISCAM, IRS, DoD, GAO, etc)
CISSP or CISA certifications
Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, and analytic and problem-solving skills are required
Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Other relevant cybersecurity certifications are a plus
Prior experience serving as an auditee and leading coordination efforts across auditors, inspectors, and key stakeholders is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead and advise on IT security frameworks, audit methodologies, and industry best practices, ensuring alignment with federal standards and regulatory requirements
Directly support executive leadership by translating complex audit and cybersecurity findings into actionable risk insights and recommendations
Provide subject matter expertise for annual, enterprise-level program audits, including FISMA, FISCAM, DoD, and GAO audits.
Evaluation organizational cybersecurity posture, risk management practices, and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and frameworks.
Provide strategic recommendations to improve security controls, governance, and compliance maturity across the enterprise
Serve as trusted advisor to stakeholders on audit readiness, remediation strategies, and continuous improvement of programs
Interface with client’s senior management personnel, including briefings up to CIO/CISO level
Occasional travel to various program sites to ensure sound program execution may be necessary
Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and flexibly adapt to changing conditions
Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision