Leonardo DRS Looking for Senior IT Auditor at Arlington, VA  Full Time

Leonardo DRS is looking for a Senior IT Auditor to be responsible for executing the IT SOX Audit program as well as assisting in the execution of the Financial SOX Audit program, Operational Audits, IT Audit initiatives and other special projects. The Senior IT Auditor will be responsible for executing IT SOX compliance, operational, and financial audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management process, and system of internal control structure. The Senior IT Auditor role requires strong leadership and communication capabilities and will be a main point of contact for the annual IT SOX audit.

* Assist in evaluating, reinforcing, and promoting the SOX 404 and 302 program standards and approaches for documentation, control design, evaluation, and effectiveness testing.
* Assist in the annual SOX scoping and risk assessment activities.
* Responsible for walkthroughs, testing, remediation, documentation, and reporting for IT controls, including IT General Controls, Automated Controls, Interfaces, Reports and End-User Computing Controls, etc.
* Assist in assessing the impact of IT control environment on business and finance processes.
* Evaluate risks and controls for new system implementations, assess the financial impact on SOX controls and recommend solutions to correct issues identified.
* Participate in process reviews and identify opportunities for enhancements in operational efficiency, overall process effectiveness, and potential benefits to the company.
* Drive efficiencies by seeking opportunities for centralization, globalization, and automation.
* Execute special projects and other duties that the supervisor and/or management may assign.
* Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
* Liaison with process owners, internal auditors, external auditors, and other stakeholders
* Prepare business stakeholders for internal and external audit reviews.
* Prepare and present results of audit work performed, findings and recommendations to management.
* Work with management to develop action plans to remediate issues identified.

Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in business technology or accounting with at least 5 years of directly related experience, preferably in IT auditing or control-related experience in a government contracting environment.
* Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across regional and/or functional lines.
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to maintain a high level of objectivity and independence.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
* Ability to manage tasks across multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in the execution of an end-to-end SOX program.
* At least 2+ years of IT audit or IT controls experience
* Good understanding of risks and controls for both Information Technology and Business Processes
* Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Profession (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other applicable certification(s) preferred.