Role: Senior IT Compliance Analyst
Work Location: Houston, TX
Number of Positions: 1
Position Type: Fulltime
Industry: Energy equipment and solutions
USC OR GC HOLDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.
ONLY CONSIDERING HOUSTON-BASED CANDIDATES. THIS ROLE DOES REQUIRE 100% ONSITE WORK NEAR IAH AIRPORT (THERE MAY BE SOME FLEXIBILITY FOR MORE REMOTE WORK AFTER SOME TIME)
JOB SUMMARY
As a Senior IT Compliance Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the organization's adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and standards within the IT domain. Your role involves assessing, monitoring, and enhancing IT systems, processes, and controls to meet compliance requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist in responding to audits and inquiries from regulatory bodies or external auditors.
- Stay updated with emerging trends, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices related to IT compliance.
- Conduct risk assessments and analyze potential risks related to IT systems, processes, and controls to develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate and enhance internal controls related to IT systems, recommending improvements for a robust control environment.
- Develop, review, and update IT compliance policies, ensuring effective communication across the organization.
- Assess and manage risks associated with third-party vendors and service providers.
- Participate in incident response activities related to compliance breaches and investigate incidents.
- Collaborate with teams, stakeholders, and auditors to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance initiatives and communicate effectively regarding compliance issues within the organization.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within IT compliance function.
- Develop training programs and conduct awareness sessions on compliance policies and best practices for employees.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of compliance activities, preparing and presenting compliance reports.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT compliance, audit, risk management, or a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
- Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, and control frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC) are a plus.
BENEFITS / PERKS
- Medical, dental, vision
- Permissive vacation policy (flexible time-off policy that isn’t limited to a certain number of weeks)
- 401k match - 100% vesting from day 1 up to 6%
