Senior IT Assurance, Compliance Analyst

Leidos

Senior IT Assurance & Compliance Analyst leading SOX compliance efforts for IT General Controls in emerging enterprise systems. Serve as advisor during system implementations and technology initiatives.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and guide the implementation of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and operational controls for new system implementations, upgrades, major enhancements, and AI-enabled technologies.
Partner with project teams to ensure SOX, IT compliance, and governance requirements are integrated throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
Advise stakeholders on control design considerations for emerging technologies, including AI systems, automation platforms, and cloud-based solutions.
Conduct assessments of IT general controls related to policy, procedures, access management, change management, system operations, and SDLC processes.
Review and analyze IT control evidence for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with audit requirements.
Coordinate with IT teams to ensure required evidence and documentation are generated, retained, and available in a timely manner.
Evaluate system implementations and process changes for control impacts, including identification of control gaps and mitigating controls.
Communicate control deficiencies, risks, and remediation recommendations to management and stakeholders.
Serve as a subject matter expert for IT controls, governance, and compliance initiatives across enterprise technology projects.
Support internal and external audit engagements, including walkthroughs, testing support, evidence collection, and issue remediation activities.
Assist in developing and enhancing IT compliance processes, standards, governance models, and documentation practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Information Technology, Information Systems, Accounting, or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience)
Experience leading or supporting end-to-end IT SOX compliance programs with strong emphasis on IT General Controls (ITGCs)
Demonstrated experience integrating IT controls into new system implementations and enterprise technology projects.
Direct experience with IT risk management, control design, and compliance frameworks.
Experience with system development lifecycle (SDLC), change management, logical access controls, and IT operations processes.
Ability to explain technical IT control concepts to non-technical audiences and executive stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
Proven ability to lead initiatives, mentor team members, influence stakeholders, and operate effectively with minimal direction.
Ability to think strategically and understand how individual compliance activities support broader organizational objectives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT General Controls (ITGCs)SOX compliancesystem development lifecycle (SDLC)IT risk managementcontrol designchange managementlogical access controlsIT operations processesAI-enabled technologiesautomation platforms

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailleadershipmentoringinfluencing stakeholderscommunication skillsstrategic thinkingability to explain technical concepts