Job Title: IT Systems and Compliance Specialist
About the Role:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT system administration, with a proven track record of supporting audit processes and ensuring compliance requirements are met. This dual role combines technical expertise in systems administration with knowledge of IT audit and compliance frameworks.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal, external, and regulatory audits involving IT.
• Collect, organize, and submit audit documentation, including evidence of access controls, system configurations, logs, and security policies.
• Coordinate with other IT and business units to ensure accurate and complete responses to audit inquiries.
• Support testing of IT general controls (ITGCs), application-level controls, and infrastructure safeguards.
• Track and assist in remediation of audit findings, document corrective actions.
• Maintain up-to-date compliance documentation and help prepare for recurring audits (e.g., PCI, SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST).
System Administration (Approx. 50%)
• Manage and maintain servers, networks, and IT infrastructure (Windows/Linux environments).
• Monitor system performance, backups, patch management, and security configurations.
• Administer user accounts, permissions, and group policies in Active Directory and cloud-based platforms.
• Ensure system integrity and availability through regular maintenance, updates, and proactive monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Implement and maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and IT asset inventories.
• Support cybersecurity efforts including antivirus management, vulnerability scans, and incident response preparation.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in IT system administration with a demonstrated role in audit support or compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux servers, networking, and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with IT audit processes and frameworks (e.g., PCI, SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Experience with access management, system monitoring tools, and log collection systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISA, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or similar.
• Experience with backup and recovery systems, endpoint management tools, and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).
• Familiarity with GRC tools and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
• Exposure to virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure).
Key Competencies:
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.
• Excellent English communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality.
• Self-driven, analytical, and adaptable in a fast-paced IT environment.