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Motion Recruitment · 1 hour ago

Senior Security Analyst

Motion Recruitment is seeking an experienced Security Analyst III to support and enhance an enterprise-level IT SOX Compliance program. This role will focus on evaluating the effectiveness of IT controls, identifying improvement opportunities, and driving automation.

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Hiring Manager
Shivam Awasthi
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Responsibilities

Evaluate the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the IT SOX Compliance program
Identify practical improvement areas to strengthen control design, execution, and documentation
Recommend opportunities for control optimization and automation
Develop, maintain, and update detailed control narratives for:
IT General Controls (ITGCs)
Application controls
System development controls
Ensure documentation accurately reflects current control design and operating procedures
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to validate control narratives and address documentation gaps
Assess new and existing IT systems and applications (including third-party solutions) for SOX relevance
Perform risk assessments and scoping determinations for in-scope applications
Recommend required controls and remediation actions to support SOX and ICFR compliance
Partner with control owners to review SOC 1 reports for third-party service providers
Assess control adequacy and determine SOX impact
Document findings and recommend remediation actions for identified gaps
Perform operational effectiveness testing of IT controls
Track, validate, and document remediation efforts through closure
Advise management on appropriate corrective actions and monitor progress
Provide regular reporting to management on SOX compliance status, control effectiveness, and remediation activities
Represent IT in interactions with internal and external audit teams
Drive continuous improvements to increase compliance efficiency and control quality
Train and mentor IT control owners to improve consistency and quality of control evidence
Work closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams to integrate controls into IT processes and solutions
Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across teams

Qualification

IT SOX complianceIT General Controls (ITGCs)Control frameworksControl narrative authoringSOX risk assessmentsTesting IT controlsReviewing SOC 1 reportsAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

10+ years of experience supporting enterprise IT SOX programs within large or Fortune 500–level organizations
Strong understanding of SOX requirements, ITGCs, and control frameworks
Proven experience authoring control narratives and performing SOX risk assessments
Hands-on experience testing IT controls and managing remediation efforts
Experience reviewing and assessing SOC 1 reports
Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred

Experience driving SOX automation or control optimization initiatives
Prior experience working closely with internal and external audit teams in complex environments

Company

Motion Recruitment

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Motion Recruitment, a Kelly® Company, delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers.

H1B Sponsorship

Motion Recruitment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (11)
2024 (12)
2023 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Littlejohn & Co
2024-05-03Acquired
2018-04-30Private Equity
1998-06-04Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Beth Gilfeather
CEO
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Brad Page, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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