SOX IT Compliance Analyst

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Job Summary
The SOX IT Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization's compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) by evaluating, testing, and documenting IT controls over financial reporting. This role collaborates with IT, Finance, and Audit teams to ensure IT systems and processes meet regulatory standards, reduce risk, and maintain operational effectiveness. We are looking for someone that is knowledgeable in both SOX regulations, cybersecurity frameworks, and IT risk management practices.
Responsibilities

• Assist the IT Compliance Lead in managing and maintaining IT controls for SOX and other compliance initiatives.
• Support the Compliance Lead with documenting, testing, and evaluating IT General Controls (ITGC).
  • Annual Baselines
  • Access / De-Provisioning
  • Admin Access
  • Backup Controls
  • Password Analysis for in-scope applications, servers, and databases.
  • Quality Control (QC) of Quarterly Access Review Packages
  • Out of Compliance (Quarterly Norm and Monthly HR)
  • Super User Monitoring
  • Gathering and Validating SOPs from Process Owners
  • SOX Access Validation Tickets
• Conduct risk assessments to identify gaps in IT systems related to SOX compliance such as;
  • User Access Management: Assessing the process of granting and revoking access to critical applications.
  • Change Management: Review the IT change control process to ensure that modifications to in-scope systems (software updates, patches, configuration changes) are properly tested, approved, and documented.
  • Backup Procedures: Review the effectiveness of backup processes.
  • Audit Trail Reviews: Verify that audit trails are maintained and monitored for key systems.
• Monitoring daily IT operations to ensure SOX compliance and reporting issues to the Lead.
• Collaborating with the Lead and SOX Compliance team during SOX audits and assessments.
• Assisting with the remediation of audit findings and ensuring corrective actions are properly implemented.
• Tracking and maintaining IT compliance documentation.
• Providing training and guidance to IT staff on SOX compliance best practices under the direction of the Lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in IT audit, IT compliance, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of ITGCs, SOX compliance requirements, and frameworks like COBIT, NIST, or ISO 27001.
• Proficiency in using GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools.
• Analytical and business management skills with proven ability to build relationships and influence individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Good communications and organizational skills to facilitate teamwork and help coordinate small to large teams of IT professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in working in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic business environment.
• An understanding of governance, risk, and compliance discipline.
• An understanding of network operations discipline.
• Knowledge of the latest requirements and trends in the management of SOX regulations, cybersecurity frameworks, and IT risk management practices.
• Knowledge of project management processes and steps. Ability to perform multiple tasks and adjust priorities based on workload and direction from management and the customer.
• Ability to organize, plan, execute and supervise multiple major projects with minimal supervision.
• Analytical ability as related to the analysis of IT Compliance performance over time.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA.
• Experience in financial systems, ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle), or cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and data privacy regulations.

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.
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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $77,112.00 - $126,684.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
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