Manager IT Compliance

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If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!
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Job Summary
The Manager IT Compliance will oversee and manage our company SOX, PCI, and related IT compliance obligations. The ideal candidate will have a mixture of security, risk and IT compliance skills with a history of managing and delivering complex compliance projects on time and within budget. This role will supervise multiple teams of compliance specialists and act a central point of contact for the organization for all compliance matters.
Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to the Security & IT Compliance team and related stakeholders
• Act as a central contact person for the organization for all matters related to Security & IT Compliance
• Define and maintain the Security & IT Compliance framework for the various IT Compliance disciplines including people, process and technologies needed to maintain compliance
• Design, specify, implement, and monitor internal controls which help to ensure that AUSA is compliant with relevant laws and regulations, internal policies and standards, and other requirements
• Evaluate IT controls and drive the remediation of control weaknesses, communicate to respective compliance stakeholders
• Supervise the performance of risk assessments, self-audits and establish performance metrics against control-related policies and procedures
• Provide recommendations for meeting compliance requirements and manage any exceptions to closure
• Develop and deliver multi-faceted training/awareness programs to teach staff the importance of compliance, and the ways in which compliance is maintained with laws and regulations, internal policies and standards and other requirements
• Maintain an up-to-date and thorough understanding of all requirements which AUSA must comply, including laws and regulations, contractual commitments, internal policies and procedures
• Provide oversight to compliance activities when interacting with third parties/vendors. Review contractual agreements, ensuring IT compliance adherence is stipulated
• Prepare/perform/approve performance evaluations and development plans; Interview/approve personnel for hire
• Manage vendor relationships, ensures the vendors are responsive to company needs
• Negotiate with legal on all contracts, statements of work and maintenance agreements to ensure compliance
• Participate in budget planning and analysis

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields, with 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT compliance, or auditing, particularly in PCI and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations
• Direct leadership experience (ideally in a matrix environment), as well as managing external resources
• Strong communication, project management, and team collaboration skills are essential for working across departments and with auditors
• Knowledge of IT general controls (ITGC), access management, change management, and system development. Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001) is essential
• Experience in assessing and managing IT-related risks that impact financial reporting and auditing
• Ability to design, implement, and monitor compliance programs, ensuring that IT systems and controls meet SOX and PCI regulatory requirements
• An in-depth understanding of process governance, risk and compliance discipline. Knowledge of the latest trends in the management of Security & IT Compliance
• Ability to organize, plan, execute and supervise multiple major projects with minimal supervision
• Previous senior leadership exposure / comfortable engaging with senior level stakeholders
• Strong relationship development skills
• Strong organization, problem solving, and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A current PCI ISA or QSA certification and recent experience is highly desirable
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, and CRISC are a plus

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $123,379.00 - $202,694.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
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