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Senior IAM MAP Control Tester

Axelon Services Corporation, Oakland, CA, United States


Pay Rate:

$50-70/hour

Duration:

7 Months

Location:

Oakland, CA

Work Mode:

Hybrid

Responsibilities

Execute Identity and Access Management (IAM) compliance testing in support of the IAM MAP.

Focus on IT General Controls (ITGCs) and alignment to NIST framework principles.

Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders during testing cycles.

Conduct complex control walkthroughs with system owners, validate control design, and document clear, audit-ready narratives.

Review test plans, evidence, and workpapers to ensure alignment with Internal Audit standards.

Identify IT control deficiencies, provide remediation guidance, and track corrective actions to closure.

Coordinate with system owners and stakeholders to ensure timely and complete evidence collection.

Develop data analysis and reporting outputs using advanced Excel techniques to support testing conclusions.

Partner with IT and Security teams to resolve control gaps and support audit readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related field.

5 years of IT Audit or IT Compliance experience, including ITGC and NIST aligned testing.

Strong understanding of IT compliance requirements, control concepts, and audit methodology.

Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookup functions, complex formulas).

Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead workstreams under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills

Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CISSP.

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Familiarity with control frameworks such as NIST and COBIT.

Experience using audit and GRC tools.

Strategic and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

Confident communicator with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Adaptable and comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving compliance environments.

Benefits

Client laptop will be provided. In the event of delays, the candidate must be able to temporarily use a supplier-provided device.

Required equipment: Docking station (personal or supplier provided).

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