Security Audit Technical Project Manager III

Who we are:
Makpar is a team of innovators and consultants deploying cutting edge technologies for the federal government. We help our clients achieve their business and operational goals by solving complex problems through experience and intellect and build sustainable solutions that last. If you are driven and looking to tackle complex and critical client challenges, Makpar can provide a dynamic, mission focused, and rewarding environment for your professional growth. Our service offerings include Cybersecurity, Cloud Migration, IT Project Management, Agile Transformation, DevSecOps, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and Health IT. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work™ certified four years in a row. Recent awards include Fortune Top 100 Small Place to Work, Inc 5000, and Inc Best in Business. In 2019, we were awarded the SBA Subcontractor of the Year Award (Region 3) for our program management and Agile development work at the IRS. 

The Position: 
Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Security Audit Technical Project Manager to join our growing team. This role leads third-party information security audits with federal and state agencies. It involves developing a comprehensive, customer-focused fiscal management and oversight program. This role oversees significant audit planning, fieldwork and reporting support a high-visibility regulatory reporting program. This role involves travel and working directly with key partners on-site.  

Role Specific Duties:

• Execute risk-based audits and security  reviews of processes and controls  at federal and state agencies that consume, host and use sensitive government data. 
• Determine project scope, risk identification and related procedures for IT security control audit program in accordance with NIST and other regulatory guidelines 
• Ensure audit design meets the audit requirements and make recommendations for updates 
• Manage audit expectations regarding deliverables and timing.  
• Deliver service in a timely manner with minimal disruption to third parties.  
• Ensure audit results are focused, clear, accurate, and well presented with high-quality documentation and contractual deliverables 
• Plan, assign, and supervise the daily activity and work of audit staff to ensure completion of planned audits. 
• Supervise and review work performed by a mixed team (Government and contractor) on-site and remotely  
• Identify process and program improvements  
• Regularly engage with various stakeholders to provide periodic audit status updates 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related field, or technical degree, or 4 years of relevant experience 
• Minimum of 10+years of IT experience in with multiple diversified management and leadership roles, including fiscal/security oversight at an enterprise level 
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience with government information systems auditing experience or other relevant work experience in an internal audit or other risk/compliance/consulting function 
• Minimum of 2 years of program management experience managing government cybersecurity projects. 
• Preferred certs include: Active CASP, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CEH, GSEC, GSLC, Pen Test+ or comparable certification and/or Active AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Certification 
• Experience designing appropriate procedures to address identified risks and validate the design and operation of controls 
• Detailed knowledge and experience with IT general controls across all layers of technology to include the application, operating system, and database (e.g., configuration changes, software/hardware updates, and vulnerability management) 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for contact with customers via calls, chats, and email 
• Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.  

Benefits:
At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.
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