SOX Compliance Specialist

Ensure implementation and maintenance of policies, standards, and control processes to meet SOX, internal audit, and external regulatory requirements. Support the design, documentation, and execution of SOX and User Access Management (UAM) controls for existing and new IT services or projects, particularly in cloud environments. Coordinate internal and external audits (including security audits), manage remediation of identified deficiencies, and coordinate new controls as required. Execute UAM processes including Joiner, Leaver, and Permanent Review cycles, ensuring compliance with SOX and security standards. Perform quality assurance on UAM requests (e.g., CUAR and Remedy entries) to validate adherence to defined processes and work instructions. Maintain and improve SOX and UAM processes through automation, simplification, and error reduction. Provide guidance and support to operational, governance, and product teams on SOX-related requirements and escalate operational issues when necessary. Develop and maintain SOX documentation, access templates, work instructions and UAM policies in collaboration with service and product owners. Good understanding of cloud foundational services (compute, network, storage, databases). Proven experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including control design and execution for at least 2 years. Experience in maintaining Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and aspects of Cloud Security/Cyber security Hands-on experience supporting internal and external audits, good understanding ISO 27001 and security audits for at least 5 years. Familiarity with IT and data center process standards, including the Cloud Controls Matrix (Cloud Security Alliance). Working knowledge of Access Management, ITIL frameworks, and UAM processes (Joiner, Leaver, Permanent Review). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to deliver high-quality results within deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset. Fluent in English (written and spoken).