Senior IT Controls Analyst

Posted:
1/29/2025, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Dallas, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Summary

The Senior IT Control Analyst is responsible for evaluating, designing, testing, and enhancing the IT control environment to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. The role involves collaborating with various business units, IT and Information Security teams, and Risk and Compliance to strengthen risk management frameworks, support SOC 2 compliance, and implement best practices in IT governance.

Job Description

1.   IT Risk and Control Assessments and Standards

•   Lead the identification, documentation, and assessment of IT general controls (ITGCs)

and application controls for critical systems.

•   Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend enhancements where necessary.

•   Perform risk assessments for IT processes and new technology implementations.

•   Work very closely with multiple cross-functional teams to assist with understanding control gaps and integrating control requirements (HR, Finance, Legal, etc.).

•   Assist in completing applicable business impact assessments and risk assessments.

•   Assist in driving maturity improvements for the overall cyber security program.

2.   Internal Control Testing

•   Develop and execute detailed control testing plans, including SOC 2 compliance testing, cybersecurity controls, and other regulatory requirements.

•   Document test results, deficiencies, and recommendations for improvement.

•   Work with IT and business process owners to remediate identified control gaps.

•   Inform the proper stakeholders of important concerns, hazards, or security risks based on IT control testing or cyber due diligence.

•   Work in collaboration with Security and GRC to develop and implement a centralized audit evidence repository and GRC tool.

•   Perform IT controls testing for new product certification.

 

3.   Policy and Procedure Development

•   Assist with security standards, policies, and practices to make sure they meet corporate demands, regulatory and client obligations

•   Develop and maintain IT control documentation, including control matrices, narratives, and flowcharts.

•   Integrate ongoing changes to laws, regulations, and frameworks as required into daily activities.

•   Create and update policies and procedures related to IT risk management and compliance.

4.   Collaboration and Communication

•   Assist the department in responding to inquiries from the business units or external parties about ongoing operational compliance

•   Provide guidance and training to IT and business staff on control expectations and best practices.

•   Participate in control-related projects and initiatives, ensuring controls are integrated into IT processes.

•   Engage directly with product engineering and other organizational teams on compliance, external audit engagements, and assessments.

•   Support vendor due diligence and third-party risk management efforts as an information security subject matter expert.

5.   Monitoring and Reporting

o  Monitor the ongoing effectiveness of IT controls through periodic reviews and continuous monitoring.

o  Prepare control status reports and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders.

o Track and report on remediation efforts and control improvement progress.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

Education and Experience

•    5+ years of direct experience in information security or IT controls  testing, with a main emphasis on risk and compliance

•    3+ years of expertise conducting ISO 27001, NIST 800-171 and SOC 2 audits, as well as handling audit responses

•    Thorough understanding of market structures, including relevant regulatory compliance requirements (SOC 2, NIST, FedRamp, PCI, GDPR, etc.)

 

Technical Skills

•    Strong knowledge of IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, and cybersecurity frameworks.

•   Experience with frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, NIST, and ISO 27001.

•   Familiarity with SOX compliance, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory requirements.

Soft Skills

•   Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

•   Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

•   Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Certifications

•   Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

•   Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)