Fasika Girma
IT Auditor
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Successful Information Technology Auditor and Consultant with four years of experience in conducting comprehensive IT audits, assess technology systems, processes, and controls for DoD branches including Department of Navy and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) using guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Skilled in identifying risks, implementing solutions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Strong analytical abilities coupled with excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Technology Consultant
Kearney & Company
11.2023 - Current
- Perform assessments of IT controls using industry standard guidance.
- Evaluate IT control deficiencies and reviews Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and management action plans (MAPs) and identify severity of findings.
- Create notices of findings and recommendations (NFR) memos in order to assist clients with NFR remediation.
- Present findings, risk analysis, and recommendations to leadership.
- Request, obtain, review, and analyze artifacts in executing IT controls testing such as security plans, SOPs, and system configuration settings.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls using provided artifacts, and industry guidance, leading practices and professional judgement.
- Lead status meetings with system teams and discuss remediation efforts and provide recommendations.
- Document verification and validation on the remediation efforts and discuss results to assist in remediating findings.
- Provide status reports to management for review in a timely manner.
Senior IT Auditor
Kearney & Company
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Conducted comprehensive audits of IT systems, processes, and areas for improvement.
- Conducted audits by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Developed audit plans and strategies based on industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
- Evaluated effectiveness of internal controls and provided recommendations for enhancing security measures.
- Prepared detailed audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans for management review.
Education
Bachelor - Accounting And Information Systems & Operations Ma
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2019
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2016
Skills
Data Privacy
Timeline
Information Technology Consultant
Kearney & Company
11.2023 - Current
Senior IT Auditor
Kearney & Company
02.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelor - Accounting And Information Systems & Operations Ma
George Mason University
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
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