IT Audit Consultant

Job Title: IT Audit Consultant

Location: Jackson, MS (100% Onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT Audit Consultant to support IT audit, risk, compliance, and governance initiatives within a large enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in IT audits, IT General Controls (ITGCs), security and compliance assessments, risk management, and audit reporting. This position requires strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute IT audits following established audit standards.
• Evaluate IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, and security controls.
• Assess compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare audit documentation, findings, and recommendations for management.
• Review access management, system configurations, change management, backup, and disaster recovery processes.
• Validate remediation activities and monitor corrective action plans.
• Partner with business and technical teams to support audit readiness and compliance efforts.
• Perform risk assessments and internal control evaluations.
• Maintain accurate audit documentation and supporting evidence.
• Support governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives and special projects.
• Provide guidance on IT control best practices and security frameworks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience conducting IT audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Experience evaluating security, access management, change management, backup, and disaster recovery controls.
• Understanding of IT governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
• Experience preparing audit reports and documenting findings.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in government or public sector environments.
• Familiarity with security and governance frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, or ISO 27001.
• Experience supporting internal or external audit engagements.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, or CPA.
• Experience with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools.

Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Apply today if you have a strong background in IT auditing, risk management, compliance, and security controls and are looking for an onsite opportunity in Jackson, MS.