Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Senior Information Systems Auditor to join our rapidly growing and innovative team!

The Information Systems Auditor Senior will assess and validate the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of a federal customer's information systems. This role evaluates IT controls, aligned to OMB A-123, verifies compliance with frameworks, and recommends improvements that keep systems secure and effective. Working independently on full-scope IT audits, the auditor supports internal control reviews under FMFIA and the CFO Act of 1990, the annual FISMA self-assessment, and full life cycle support of OIG and GAO audits.

Named one of the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work every year since 2014, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

Location: Remote

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below.

Eligibility Requirements:

Due to government requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for this program. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Required Experience:

• 5–7 years of experience executing full-scope IT audits independently
• Strong knowledge of federal IT environments and audit tools and techniques
• Experience with data analytics, scripting, or automated testing tools
• Strong formal written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, accounting, computer science, or a related field preferred
• CISA certification preferred; CISSP, CRISC, or CIA also valued
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 and SP 800-53A control assessment, the OIG FISMA metrics, GAO FISCAM, COBIT, and COSO
• Experience with internal control reviews under FMFIA and OMB Circular A-123
• Experience supporting OIG or GAO audits in a federal environment

Responsibilities:

• Execute full-scope IT audits independently, applying federal IT audit tools and techniques aligned with OMB A-123. NOTE: this is not Cybersecurity work aligned to NIST 800-53 controls.
• Contribute to the annual IT and cybersecurity risk assessment using COBIT, COSO, or another recognized framework.
• Conduct ongoing control reviews and targeted control assessments under the approved Internal Control Review Plan and the customer's internal control methodology.
• Perform the annual FISMA self-assessment against the OIG FISMA metrics and evaluation guide, summarizing controls in place, assigning maturity ratings, and recommending controls to close gaps.
• Review corrective actions for prior OIG and GAO recommendations each year to confirm they still operate as intended.
• Review management's risk mitigation actions and control activities to confirm they operate as intended and reduce risk.
• Maintain the internal controls inventory, mapped to business processes, and update it after reviews, audits, and process changes.
• Perform independent verification and validation (IV&V) of closure packages to determine whether they address recommendations and root causes, and draft formal IV&V walkthrough documents.
• Work with stakeholders to implement newly established controls and test their effectiveness.
• Apply data analytics, scripting, or automated testing tools to expand audit coverage and efficiency.
• Perform trend analysis of audit and internal control findings, observations, and recommendations.
• Document results and present recommendations to customer management.

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions delivers cybersecurity and IT services to federal civilian, defense, and national security customers nationwide. We support the full cyber lifecycle, from secure system design and accreditation through AI-enabled operations, threat emulation, and continuous improvement, across classified and unclassified environments. Our work is independently certified for quality and security, including CMMI, CMMC, and ISO certifications.

Valiant is a multi-year Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work winner, and our growth and cyber leadership have been recognized by Washington Technology, Northern Virginia Technology Council, and the Triangle Business Journal. We offer strong benefits, rewards for earning industry certifications, and room to grow your career as we grow. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, our distributed workforce supports customers from coast to coast. We go where the stakes are highest, and the margin for error is zero. If you want meaningful work alongside talented professionals, apply today.

Benefits Snapshot

Valiant takes care of the people who support our customers, with real choices in coverage and real investment in your career. Eligible full-time employees receive:

• A choice of medical plans, from an affordable HSA option to a full-featured PPO, with generous company contributions
• Dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage to round out your protection
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off that grows with your years of service, plus paid federal holidays
• Paid certifications, professional development, and the Valiant University training portal
• Flexible spending accounts and a wellness and fitness program
• Referral bonuses when you help us bring great people to Valiant

Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the terms of each plan and may change from time to time.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000.

This range reflects Valiant Solutions' good-faith estimate of the base salary reasonably expected for this position upon hire, at the time of posting. The range has been established based on the scope of the role, market rates, and internal equity. Where a candidate falls within the posted range will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, achievements, education, geographic location, applicable security clearance requirements, additional corporate responsibilities, and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business considerations. The posted range does not guarantee an offer at any particular salary. In addition to base salary, this position includes the benefits described above.

Remote Work Policy (Remote and Hybrid Positions Only)

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that aligns with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval. Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Valiant Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact hr@valiantsolutions.com.

Physical Demands

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods and consistently operating a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.