IT Specialist: System Administration & Compliance Expert
We are seeking an experienced IT specialist to serve a dual role: responding to IT audit requests and maintaining critical IT systems and infrastructure. This position is essential in ensuring both secure, stable IT operations and audit-readiness across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Maintain up-to-date compliance documentation and help prepare for recurring audits (e.g., PCI, SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST).
* 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.