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We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Senior IT Controls Analyst to lead the documentation and maintenance of SOX IT general controls. This role will focus on documenting control processes, developing detailed swim lanes, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements, and supporting IT audits. The successful candidate will have a strong software technical background and a deep understanding of IT general controls, such as access management, change management, and disaster recovery, to ensure the company's IT controls are well-defined and maintained.
Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:
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Document IT General Controls: Develop and maintain detailed documentation of IT general controls, including access controls, change management, system operations, and disaster recovery, to ensure compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
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Create Swim Lane Diagrams: Design and update swim lane diagrams to clearly outline the process flows for IT controls, ensuring accurate visualization of key steps, roles, and responsibilities.
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Ensure Compliance with SOX Requirements: Work closely with compliance teams, internal audit, and external auditors to ensure all IT general controls are aligned with SOX compliance mandates.
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Collaborate with IT Teams: Partner with IT operations, infrastructure, development, and security teams to gather information on system architecture, software implementations, and control processes to produce accurate documentation.
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Assist with Control Testing: Support the testing of IT general controls during internal and external audits by providing clear documentation and walkthroughs of control processes.
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Review and Update Control Documentation: Regularly review IT control documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with changing SOX requirements, system upgrades, or changes in processes.
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Develop Control Narratives: Create and maintain control narratives that describe the purpose, function, and implementation of IT general controls within the organization.
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Support IT Audits: Assist in the preparation for IT audits by providing accurate and up-to-date documentation, including system architecture, process flows, and control evidence.
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Training and Knowledge Sharing: Provide training and guidance to IT and business teams on SOX IT control requirements and documentation best practices.
Technical Knowledge and Understanding:
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Familiarity with enterprise software environments, system architecture, and software development life cycle (SDLC).
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Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Visio or similar for creating process diagrams and swim lanes.
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Experience with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools and platforms.
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Solid understanding of IT operations, networks, databases, and system security.
Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
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5+ years of experience working in IT general controls, SOX compliance, or IT audit roles.
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Strong understanding of SOX IT general controls, including access management, change management, and disaster recovery.
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Proven experience in creating detailed documentation and process diagrams, especially swim lane diagrams.
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Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to documenting complex IT control environments.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
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Certification in SOX, ITIL, CISA, or similar preferred.
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Experience working with internal or external audit teams preferred.
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Knowledge of cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and cloud security controls preferred.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.
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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program
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What We Do
Core Specialty, through its subsidiary insurers, offers a diversified range of property, casualty, and marine insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses.
We have the capital to take on risk, the underwriting talent in place, decisive leadership team, infrastructure, and a proven track record of making things happen – fast!
When you’re ready to solve your toughest insurance needs, we’re ready to get it done for you.
We free customers up to focus on their business by taking the load of complicated specialty insurance off their hands.
We break down the walls of bureaucracy to provide optimal underwriting solutions for brokers.
We’re ready, equipped, and motivated to get the job done, efficiently and professionally, by empowering experts with what they need to move quickly on behalf of customers and their brokers.
Our specialty focus is the essential part of our identity.
It is at our core
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