Government and Public Sector - Assurance - Tech Risk - Senior

When you're on our GPS team, you'll have the opportunity to work across disciplines with professionals who have broad industry sector experience and deep subject‑matter knowledge. In GPS, our growth strategy focuses on being account‑centric, issue‑based and competency‑driven. That's what differentiates EY GPS in the government marketplace.

As a member of our Technology Risk (IT Audit) team, you will serve as a key resource in delivering quality client services on financial statement audits, attestation engagements and IT control projects. You will conduct research as needed, assist in the testing of IT general and application controls, prepare for and potentially lead client meetings, establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels, and deepen sector and client knowledge.

• Demonstrate working knowledge and aptitude in key capabilities e.g., IT general and application controls, risk management, information security, and information assurance.
• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement.
• Collaborate among team members; promote an inclusive working environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology or closely related field.
• Must be able to obtain a federal security clearance.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in information assurance, information security, risk management, IT and application controls, leading standards (e.g., COSO, ERM, FISCAM, FISMA, NIST), IT technologies (e.g., Windows, UNIX, Oracle, Mainframe, SAP), preparing written or verbal materials, and assisting with presenting project results to clients.
• Participated in relevant audit/control testing engagements (e.g., CFO Act/FISCAM, OMB Circular A‑123 internal control over financial reporting/Systems (ICOFR/ICOFS) assessments, audit readiness (DOD FIAR), ATC‑320 SOC‑1 Examinations (SSAE‑18), and FISMA security reviews/implementations).
• Possess an understanding of IT technical security controls (e.g., NIST 800 series requirements, DOD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS), FIPS guidance, and Federal IT audit/examination methodologies (e.g., GAO FISCAM, Financial Audit Manual (FAM), and NIST RMF Assessment and Authorization)).
• Experience in completing control testing over financial system controls compliance, IT general and application controls, and information assurance controls in areas of information assurance, access control, change control, segregation of duties and disaster recovery.
• The Government and Public Sector Practice’s staffing model may require travel up to approximately 30% for the federal practice and up to 80% for the state, local and education practice.

• Experience working on large, complex engagements within the Government and Public Sector.
• Worked in a Big Four, global management consulting firm or blue‑chip company, preferably with a government and public sector focus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow‑on opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred Certifications
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $87,800 to $160,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $105,400 to $182,800.
  
  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40‑60%…