What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security/Audit consultant (100% Onsite) position at Cleo Consulting Inc.?
Client: State of MS
Job ID: 162149
Posting Title: Consultant - IT Audit Consultant - MS - MDHS
Job Title: Consultant
Job Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS, 39211
Projected Start Date: 08/17/2026
Projected End Date/Duration: 08/17/2029
100% Onsite Required.
IMPORTANT: This posting is for MDHS which requires a fingerprint screen. The process to obtain a fingerprint screen is extremely slow and it could take a month to get the results. Do NOT submit candidates that need to start tomorrow, it's better to submit candidates that have a contract ending over the next month and is currently working. If they need to give a notice do NOT have them give their notice after accepting the offer, wait until the fingerprint results are returned and then have them give their notice.
The following are required for bid submission:
- Resume
- R2R
- Cover Letter
- Meets Work Location
Scoring Method - Must equal 100%
- Relevant Experience - 20
- Technical Knowledge of Audit Functions (NIST, Pub. 1075, CIS) - 20
- Quality of Writing 20
- Qualifications (Education and Certifications) - 15
- Cost - 25
Position Description and Job Skill Set
- The contractor will provide audit and compliance support services to assist with preparing for, responding to, and tracking internal and external audits. The contractor will coordinate with agency personnel, technical staff, and documentation resources to ensure audit requirements are addressed accurately and timely.
- Primary responsibilities include:
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and supporting information technology audits.
- Prepare and coordinate audit responses and evidence submissions.
- Assist with development and tracking of: Corrective Action Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones, Safeguard and Security Reports, security assessment responses, audit status reports.
- Track audit findings through remediation and closure.
- Coordinate with business units and technical staff to obtain supporting documentation.
- Identify documentation gaps and work with other staff to facilitate development or revision of policies, standards, procedures, and other governance documentation.
- Review submitted evidence for completeness, consistency, and compliance.
- Monitor remediation activities and provide status reporting to management
- Assist with implementation and documentation of corrective actions.
- Maintain audit documentation repositories.
- Support periodic compliance assessments and internal reviews.
- Assist with risk assessments and compliance reporting.
Required Skills/Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge with several of the following:
- Information security governance
- IT audit processes
- Risk management
- Control assessments
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Nist SP 800-53
- IRS Publication 1075
- Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
- Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Audit evidence collection
- Compliance collection
- Compliance documentation
- Security control implementation
Preferred/Not Required
- Experience supporting IRS, SSA, or OSA audits and responses.
- CISA, CGRC, CISSP, CRISC, Security , or equivelant certifications.
“Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)”