IT Senior Auditor

Join the Sikich family as an IT Senior Auditor (US – Alexandria, VA) and contribute to a culture of growth and innovation.

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated, detail‑oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and information technology skills to perform IT audits for federal clients. The role requires an active interim Secret or higher security clearance (or the ability to obtain such clearance). This position is contingent upon award of contract.

• Conduct testing to determine the effectiveness of IT controls.
• Prepare work products, including work papers, findings, reports, and other deliverables in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Own assigned work areas, review peer work, and provide guidance to less experienced resources.
• Execute tasks on an internally developed schedule to meet contractual deadlines.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and deadlines and abide by all company policies.
• Participate in formal and informal training to grow technical and non‑technical competencies.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Information Systems degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of auditing or related technical experience.
• Minimum interim Secret clearance.
• CISA preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• NIST SP 800‑53, Security and Privacy Controls.
• FASAB Statements of Federal Accounting Standards.
• GAO’s Government Auditing Standards (GAS).
• AICPA’s AU‑Cs.
• GAO/CIGIE Financial Audit Manual (FAM).
• GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
• OMB Bulletin 24‑02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements.
• Other federal reporting and accounting requirements.

• Servant Leader – engaged employees, fosters development, builds positive culture.
• Solutions Focus – identify opportunities and implement solutions.
• Collaborative – builds relationships across all levels and business units.
• Trustworthy – follows through on commitments, acts with integrity.
• Impact & Influence – gains support for ideas and influences action without formal authority.

Sikich is a global accounting, advisory, and technical professional services company. With a diverse workforce worldwide, it ranks among the largest firms in the United States. Sikich combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to innovation and client success.

Sikich offers expansive benefits including competitive compensation, insurance options, wellness programs, flexible time off, and more. Some examples of benefits are:

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy – paid time off from day one.
• Paid holidays and additional time off during end‑of‑year periods.
• Wellness program with rewards and tracking.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
• Health‑Savings‑Account (HSA) employer contribution.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Parental bonding leave covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• CPA bonus with exam and study days.
• Tuition reimbursement and referral bonuses.
• Pet insurance and volunteer time (FORCE program).

In compliance with state pay‑transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $86,000. Final offers may vary based on experience and geographic location.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Mid‑Senior level –
Full‑time