GRC SOX

Purpose of the Role:

• Lead application team and support control owners in the design and implementation of ITGCs for the new SIEM monitoring solution and its underlying Azure services to ensure SOX-compliance
• Ensure that the monitoring solution appropriately addresses key SOX risks by enabling effective, evidence-based monitoring of in-scope activities, and the timely notification and escalation to monitoring teams
• Provide subject-matter expertise on IT SOX risks, control design, and evidence requirements to help embed sustainable controls within the solution and associated proc
• Support GRC SOX team in integrating the new solution into the wider SOX control framework, including scoping, testing and remediation activities

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading application teams and control owners in identifying SOX-relevant risks and defining corresponding ITGCs for the solution and underlying services
• Working with application teams and control owners to define SOX-relevant use cases for in-scope activities (e.g. interface monitoring for transfer of data, privileged access, sensitive operations, change management) and ensuring appropriate, auditable evidence is captured
• Driving the design and documentation of end-to-end SOX controls (design, operation, evidence, ownership) covering:
• Monitoring of in-scope critical events and activities
• Notification and escalation workflows to monitoring teams
• Partnering with monitoring teams to ensure that alert handling, investigation and closure processes are designed and operated in a SOX-compliant manner
• Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of Tech processes, risks and controls relevant to security monitoring, including Microsoft Azure solutions and services
• Supporting Tech control owners in developing robust remediation plans, tracking remediation progress, and confirming successful remediation of identified issues

Mandatory Requirements:

• Experience in ITGC SOX controls implementation
• Experience of SIEM monitoring and alerting of security events
• Proven capability in risk management and internal controls
• Experience applying critical thinking to understand IT SOX risks and working with Tech teams to design and implement appropriate IT controls
• Proven experience working and influencing cross-functionally
• Strong and clear communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and work to deadlines

Optional / nice to have Requirements:

• Experience of Azure Cloud, data lakes, and other SaaS solutions
• Experience with security monitoring of privileged operations
• ISO27001, CISA, CRISC, CISM or similar certification
• Microsoft Azure certifications focused on security or administration (e.g. AZ-500, AZ-104, SC-200)