4390 IT Security Audit SME with Security Clearance

OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a prevailing authority in Federal IT Security Audits. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience leading and coordinating enterprise-level cybersecurity audits on behalf of large Federal agencies. GENERAL DUTIES:
* Serve as the top resident expert regarding all of the following: FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP, FISCAM, Cyber Scope, OMB, CNSS, ICD, and cybersecurity-related EOs, BODs, and related memoranda.
* Interface with client's senior-most leadership, including briefings up to and including Cabinet-level appointees under the current administration.
* Advise the client to assure attainment of minimum "Managed and Measurable (4)" but preferably "Optimized (5)" maturity levels across all audited categories for all selected systems during the Department's annual FISMA audit. Lead the audit on behalf of the Department. Brief results to executive-level personnel and recommend ways to increase maturity levels in future audits.
* Advise the client and team regarding collection of quarterly and annual FISMA CIO metrics. Prepare, deliver, and brief results. Make recommendations for improvement.
* Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing conditions.
* Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring no direct supervision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Active CISSP or CISA certification
* 15+ years leading FISMA OIG, IRS, GAO, and FISCAM audits at the enterprise level
* Direct experience advising Federal working groups to offer expert advice regarding cybersecurity policy requirements, guidance, and metrics. DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience participating in classified DoD audits (e.g., CCRI, CDNSP)
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in a cybersecurity or government policy-related field CLEARANCE:
* Active Top Secret clearance required