Audit Support, Journeyman (Policy)

Who is Malama Kai Technologies? 

Malama Kai Technologies (MKT) is an SBA-certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) providing mission-driven engineering, technology, and professional services in support of the U.S. Government. 

Headquartered in Maui, Hawaiʻi, and Herndon, Virginia, MKT was founded to deliver high-quality, dependable solutions while creating long-term economic opportunities for the Native Hawaiian community. Our work spans complex, regulated environments where reliability, security, and accountability are essential, including defense, intelligence, and federal civilian missions. 

Position Location: Remote, EST 

Who are you? 

Security-cleared Professional: You are able to obtain and maintain a government issued public trust clearance. 

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred with 3-6 years of experience.  

Experience: Experience with FISMA and NIST policies and procedures. Experience with maintaining security and compliance initiatives. Experience with supporting cyber security audits. Familiar with Tenable Nessus, ACAS, HBSS or other related systems. 

Certifications: Either a Security + CE, CASP, CISSP, GCIA, CISM, CISA or another certification that is the equivalent. 

Core Responsibilities: 

Provides knowledge and audit support.  

Supports the internal audit workflow in providing responses to the auditor's PBC (Provided by Client) requests, ensuring requests are satisfied within requested deadlines, and participating in requested demonstrations.   

Provides daily/ weekly account monitoring to address the objectives for analysis and reporting on account discrepancies, and account approvals and deletions.  

Creates procedural documentation for FISMA support activities and account monitoring. 

Preferred Experience: 

Proficiency in coordinating and responding to audit requests, including preparing documentation and evidence to satisfy auditor requirements within deadlines. 

Experience in conducting internal control assessments and addressing deficiencies related to cybersecurity audits. 

Familiarity with audit frameworks and methodologies, such as OMB A-123, FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53, to ensure compliance with federal standards. 

Advanced knowledge of tools like Tenable Nessus, ACAS, or HBSS for vulnerability scanning and reporting to support audit activities. 

Experience in drafting and maintaining procedural documentation for audit workflows, including account monitoring and compliance reporting. 

Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve account discrepancies, including unauthorized access or configuration changes. 

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate demonstrations and walkthroughs for auditors. 

Familiarity with Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management to track and remediate audit findings effectively. 

Experience in preparing audit readiness reports and metrics for management review and decision-making. 

Strong communication skills to present audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. 

Benefits and Compensation:  

Malama Kai Technologies offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, contract requirements, and role responsibilities. Benefits eligibility and offerings will be discussed during the hiring process.  

Malama Kai Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.