IT Audit Staff

Castro & Co.

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Alexandria, Virginia

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The IT Audit Staff will review system policies and procedures while supporting walkthrough meetings to document IT control assessments. They will also identify process risks, prepare workpapers, and collaborate with audit teams to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

We are seeking aspiring IT audit professionals with a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have 0-1 year of relevant experience, a foundational understanding of IT risks and controls, and strong communication and analytical skills. If you are detail-oriented, able to manage multiple assignments, and proficient in Microsoft Office, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description

IT Audit Staff

Calling all aspiring IT audit professionals!

Launch your career as an IT Audit Staff with Castro & Company, where you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team serving high-profile Federal clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals eager to grow in the IT risk and audit field, develop hands-on experience assessing systems and controls, and build a strong foundation in technology assurance.

As part of our Information Technology practice, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of IT systems, processes, and risk management frameworks while working in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment. We’re looking for motivated professionals ready to learn, contribute, and make an impact from day one.

What you’ll do in this role:

  • Review policies, procedures, and documentation for in-scope systems and processes.

  • Support walkthrough meetings and document IT control assessments under the supervision of senior team members.

  • Assist in evaluating general IT controls (GITCs), application controls, and business process controls.

  • Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks in system processes and help develop recommendations for improvement.

  • Prepare clear, well-organized workpapers and summaries of testing results.

  • Collaborate closely with audit and advisory teams to ensure alignment between IT and business process reviews.

  • Participate in client discussions and contribute to delivering high-quality, value-driven results.

Your qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • 0–1 year of relevant experience (internship or academic exposure to IT audit concepts preferred).

  • Foundational understanding of IT risks, general controls, and how they relate to business processes.

  • Strong communication and documentation skills — able to clearly convey findings and observations.

  • High attention to detail and analytical mindset.

  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

  • Security Clearance: Must be able to pass a basic government suitability check (US Citizenship required). 

Preferred skills and attributes:

  • Familiarity with IT audit or risk assessment frameworks (e.g., NIST, COBIT, FISMA).

  • Basic understanding of access controls, data integrity, and system security concepts.

  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills — enjoys collaborating in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

  • Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and audit methodologies.

What’s in it for you:

At Castro & Company, we are committed to delivering exceptional Audit, Advisory, and Accounting services to the Federal Government while fostering an inclusive environment where our people can grow and succeed. You’ll work with a team that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration.

We provide:

  • A mentorship-based culture focused on learning and professional growth.

  • Exposure to federal IT risk and control assessments.

  • Opportunities to build your expertise in technology auditing and advisory services.

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

Castro & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.


Castro & Co.

Castro & Co is a firm specializing exclusively in international taxation with offices in Washington DC, Miami, Dallas, and Orlando along with partner firms in more than 130 countries worldwide. Our services focus on individual clientele that require pre-immigration tax and estate planning, treaty-based tax planning for individuals wishing to avoid U.S. taxation on their worldwide income, strategic domicile planning for U.S. estate planning purposes, offshore tax compliance including OVDP cases, and investment restructuring for tax optimization. We also assist corporate clientele that wish to defer U.S. taxation on export income or foreign-source income by keeping those profits overseas and out of the taxing jurisdiction of the U.S. (Subpart F Planning), utilize excess foreign tax credits generated in a high-tax foreign jurisdiction (Excess FTC Planning), make financing arrangements that result in the income of a foreign corporation being substantially reduced to limit taxation in that high-tax jurisdiction (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting), transferring items to a controlled foreign company (Transfer Pricing), or move an entire company offshore (Corporate Expatriation). Castro & Co provides results; not just services.
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