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The Senior Technology Specialist (IT) – IT Controls and Compliance is responsible for supporting the organization's SOX compliance program, ISO certification, IT audits, and maintaining an effective IT control environment. This role involves close collaboration with IT, cybersecurity, finance, business process owners, and auditors to document controls, perform walkthroughs, validate evidence, execute control testing, and drive process improvements. The successful candidate will ensure IT controls are consistently executed, properly documented, and supported by appropriate evidence. Key responsibilities include maintaining SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT Application Controls (ITACs), and IT-Dependent Manual Controls (ITDMs), developing audit-ready documentation, performing walkthroughs, evaluating control design and effectiveness, and supporting annual SOX testing and external audits. The role also involves planning and executing risk-based IT and cybersecurity audits, conducting interviews, performing testing, and developing recommendations. Data analysis using Excel and enterprise reporting tools is crucial for audits, control testing, and risk assessments, including user access reviews and segregation of duties assessments. The specialist will also partner with stakeholders to improve control processes, support compliance initiatives aligned with SOX, NIST, and ISO 27001, and engage with various teams to foster positive change. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, IT controls, or technology compliance are required, with specific experience in ITGC, ITAC, ITDM testing, risk assessments, and a strong understanding of SOX 404 and IT general controls being essential. CISA certification is strongly preferred.
Requirements
Requires 8+ years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, IT controls, cybersecurity governance, internal controls, or technology compliance programs. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is essential, though equivalent experience can substitute. Must have demonstrated experience in at least 5 of the listed IT audit/control areas and a strong understanding of SOX 404, ICFR, ITGCs, IAM, Change Management, ERP systems, and cybersecurity controls. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills are also required.
Description
Job Overview:
The Senior Technology Specialist (IT) – IT Controls and Compliance is a hands-on compliance and audit professional responsible for supporting the organization's SOX compliance program, ISO certification, IT audits and maintaining an effective IT control environment.
This role works directly with IT, cybersecurity, finance, business process owners, Internal Audit, and external auditors to document controls, perform walkthroughs, validate evidence, execute control testing, support audits, and drive process improvements. The position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and the ability to build productive working relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
The successful candidate will help ensure IT controls are consistently executed, properly documented, supported by appropriate evidence, and maintained in a manner that supports external audit requirements and overall audit readiness.