IT Compliance Specialist - Remote / Telecommute

Job Title: IT Compliance Specialist - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $30.71hr - $35.71hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Solid understanding of control testing methods, including sampling, walkthroughs, and re-performance.
• Working proficiency with ServiceNow IRM, including records management, workflows, UAT, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or equivalent tools.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle competing tasks effectively.
• Ability to comply with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Comfortable with occasional travel and participation in meetings.
• 5+ years of experience in IT compliance, audit, control testing, or IRM/QA/data analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes control tests; validates evidence sufficiency and traceability.
• Owns IRM records for issues and policy exceptions; ensures timely updates and closure.
• Designs UAT scripts for IRM changes; coordinates testers; tracks defects to resolution.
• Performs data quality routines; reconciles control catalogs, ownership, and status fields.
• Creates or enhances standard reports and dashboards for assurance KPIs and trends.
• Partners with system and control owners to remediate findings and documents remediation.
• Contributes to method improvements including test templates, sampling guidance, and quality checklists.
• Independently performs control testing and documentation across ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and SOX ITGC.
• Manages issues and policy exceptions in ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM).
• Designs and executes UAT and contributes to IRM data and reporting.

Nice to Have:

• ISO 27001 internal Auditor certification.
• PCI Professional (PCIP) certification.
• CISA certification (in progress).

Skills:

• ISO 27001.
• PCI DSS.
• SOC 2.
• SOX ITGC.
• ServiceNow IRM.
• UAT.
• Data Analysis.
• Excel.
• Power BI.
• Control Testing.
• Audit.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor s Degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities