IT Audit Support Contractor

Job Overview

An IT Audit Support contractor position based in Jackson, MS, for a 12-month duration requiring onsite presence. This role focuses on aiding in preparation, response, and tracking of both internal and external audits to ensure compliance and security alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating IT audits while supporting associated activities.
• Prepare and organize audit response materials and evidence for submission.
• Help develop and monitor Corrective Action Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Safeguard and Security Reports, security assessment replies, and audit status updates.
• Track resolution of audit findings through remediation to closure.
• Liaise with various business units and technical teams to collect required documentation.
• Detect documentation shortfalls and collaborate with staff to update or create policies, standards, and procedural governance documents.
• Review submitted audit evidence for thoroughness, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Oversee remediation processes and report status to management.
• Assist in applying and documenting corrective measures.
• Maintain records and repositories of audit documents.
• Provide support for routine compliance evaluations and internal audits.
• Contribute to risk assessment activities and compliance reporting tasks.

Additional Information

This is a one-year contract position requiring a candidate who can work onsite at the Jackson, MS location. Coordination skills, meticulous documentation management, and the ability to work between technical and business stakeholders are essential.