Security Analyst
Mitek Systems
Cyber Security
Senior IT Security Compliance Analyst
Velera
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $95,800 - $124,500 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
OracleSQLUnix
About the role
- Provide ongoing training, guidance, support and IT control and compliance status reporting to the company to build awareness of and promote a progressive and sustainable compliance culture.
- Design, implement, and oversee execution of the IT controls program including periodic control testing (e.g., design and effectiveness) sufficient to meet regulatory requirements and to satisfaction of internal/external auditors.
- Implement and maintain IT controls catalogue and related documentation sufficient to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
- Verify user and system security configurations for compliance with internal and external requirements; Collect and maintain appropriate evidence and supporting documentation.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships and liaise with IT and business unit control owners to collect, report, and retain compliance documentation.
- Identify control gaps and potential remediation steps; lead and/or assist process re-design and coordination of remediation efforts.
- Collaborate with and advise IT and business unit resources on implementing IT controls that achieve risk and control objectives while striking a balance between costs vs. benefits.
- Respond to internal and external (clients and business partners) due diligence inquiries and requests for information related to information technology controls and security.
- Identify and report on IT control program status and metrics; Assist with Audit Committee and Board reporting.
- Document and maintain risk-based compliance policies and procedures; Develop and maintain IT controls related content for the Information Security & Compliance intranet site.
- Assist in effective management of internal and external audit efforts and partnership; Drive for timely submission of critical audit and compliance deliverables.
- Coach, mentor, and oversee company employees and/or external consultants on a periodic basis.
- Perform QA reviews of IT controls related work products (e.g., user attestations packages) and client assistance documentation prior to delivering to internal and external auditors, clients, and business partners.
- Lead and/or participate in special project teams supporting general business initiatives outside of the primary Information Security & Compliance function.
- Maintain knowledge of legislation and regulation changes related to the financial industry; understanding of applicable finance industry security and privacy regulations, procedures and issues, and assist in ensuring the organization remains compliant with such laws and regulations.
- Assist in the creation of and updates to department documentation including operating procedures, RACI charts, and process diagrams.
- Assist with IT-related aspects of vendor risk management program functions (e.g., risk assessments, due diligence documentation reviews, control testing, contract reviews).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline required.
- Currently holds, or actively pursuing, an IT risk management, governance, or audit and control professional certification or equivalent (e.g., CISA, CCAK CRISC, CGEIT).
- Other relevant professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) are preferred.
- Eight (8) years of experience in IT internal/external auditing and internal control projects required.
- Experience in a public accounting firm and/or consulting in the financial services industry preferred.
- Theoretical knowledge and practical application of major risk and IT control frameworks, IT industry standards, and financial services regulations surrounding IT (e.g., PCI, NIST, ISO27000 series of standards, FFIEC, CMM, COBIT, ITIL, COSO).
- Ability to apply understanding of IT security/controls risk vs. business impact in decision making.
- Ability to influence without authority.
- Solid understanding and ability to apply security concepts across a broad scope of information technology areas including data communications, network design, operations, database structures, operating systems, application development, security risk assessment, and disaster recovery.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in identification, validation, design, and operating effectiveness of IT controls (e.g., general computer controls, application controls).
- Project management skills including ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with ITS and business resources to drive internal control, process improvement, and remediation efforts.
- Working knowledge of and experience with various operating system and database platforms (e.g. Windows AD, Unix, Oracle, SQL).
- Strong business acumen; Ability to communicate compliance and IT technical requirements into relevant and understandable terms for IT and business personnel and vice versa for IT personnel.
- Solid knowledge of internal control reports (e.g., SOC1, SOC2).
- Proficiency in using word processing, flow charting (e.g., Visio) and advanced features of spreadsheet computer software applications.
- Ability to travel as needed to successfully perform position responsibilities.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Medical with telemedicine
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Optional Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Maternity, Parental, Family Care
- Community Volunteer Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Disability Insurance
- 401k (with employer match)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Supplemental Insurance
- Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
IT controlsrisk managementinternal auditingcontrol testingsecurity risk assessmentdisaster recoveryproject managementdata communicationsnetwork designapplication development
Soft skills
influence without authoritycommunicationcoachingmentoringrelationship buildingcollaborationproblem solvingorganizational skillsleadershipdecision making
Certifications
CISACCACRISCCGEITCIACPACSM
