IT Compliance Security Specialist

Role Title: IT Compliance Security Specialist

Location: Hybrid | Summit, NJ

Position Summary:

The IT Compliance Security Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the organization s IT environment adheres to Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) requirements, with a particular focus on IT General Controls (ITGCs). This role involves designing, implementing, and monitoring controls across systems, applications, and infrastructure to safeguard financial reporting integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Sox Compliance & ITOversight
- Develop, implement, and maintain ITframeworks to support Sox compliance.
- Ensure controls are designed and operating effectively across areas such as:
- Access Management (user provisioning, segregation of duties, privileged access)
- Change Management (system changes, patching, release management)
- IT Operations (backup, recovery, job scheduling, incident management)
- Risk & Control Management
- Identify and assess IT risks impacting financial reporting
- Document control deficiencies, propose remediation plans, and track resolution.
- Perform periodic risk assessments to ensure evolving IT environments remain compliant.
- Audit & Reporting
- Coordinate with auditors during Sox ITtesting cycles
- Prepare compliance documentation, evidence, and reports for management and regulators.
- Maintain accurate records of control activities and audit findings.
- Core Competencies & Behaviors:
- Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for outcomes and follows through consistently.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across functions, geographies, and levels.
- Adaptability: Responds constructively to change in a dynamic, scaling environment.
- Quality Focus: Demonstrates rigor, attention to detail, and commitment to high standards.
- Communication: Delivers clear, timely, appropriate information to key stakeholder/departments.
- Problem-Solving: Uses analytical, structured approaches to address issues.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in IT, Accounting, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in an IT audit, compliance, or risk management, with direct exposure to Sox ITprofessional certifications: CISA or CPA with IT audit focus
Strong understanding of Sox Section 404 requirements and ITframeworks
Experience with working with ERP systems (D365F&O) and cloud environments (MS Azure)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.