ICAM Audit Readiness Consultant

Kearney & Company provides financial services exclusively focused on the Government, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to employees and clients, along with dedication and trust, has led to recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country.

About the role

This position supports clients as they modernize ICAM infrastructure and ensure compliance with federal IT audit and cybersecurity standards. The consultant will advise on ICAM governance framework implementation, coordinate policy standards, and support consultative assessments.

Responsibilities

• Advise and draft ICAM governance framework implementation related to SOC 1 readiness, integrating Zero Trust principles and RMF process requirements.
• Coordinate policy implementation standards across multiple DoD services, including complex Access Control and Segregation of Duties design.
• Support consultative A-123 and SOC 1 readiness assessments, then review Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to determine sufficiency to remediate findings.
• Perform independent verification and validation (IV&V) of audit finding remediation and document results for management review.
• Organize, monitor, and follow up on delayed audit finding remediation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of IT audit, security assessment, IT audit readiness, or related experience.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity NIST 800 series, FISCAM, and ICAM.
• Active Secret Clearance (or higher, such as Top Secret or TS/SCI) — requires U.S. citizenship.
• Professional communication skills and clear business writing.
• Ability to work 3 days onsite at the Pentagon or greater-DC area.

Qualifications

• CISA or CISSP certification (preferred).
• SOC 1 examination experience (preferred).
• ICAM testing or implementation experience (preferred).

Pay

Expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $140,000. This range represents base pay only and does not include overtime, company contributions toward benefits, or bonuses. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses when applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account.
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances.
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) — up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year (26 weeks for military family leave).