Technical Risk Analyst - Tester

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1996, SM Consulting, Inc. is a privately held information technology services provider to both the Commercial and Federal sectors. With over 500 employees, SMC has been recognized both locally by the Baltimore Business Journal as the Largest Woman Owned Business, and nationally by INC Magazine, for the fourth time, as one of the 500 Fastest Growing privately held companies.
SMC has been able to experience its continued success by assisting our clients to gain and maintain a competitive advantage through the application of technology. As a full service solutions provider, SMC offers its clients services including staff augmentation, custom application development, enterprise solutions, and the ability to provide TS/SCI cleared personnel.Currently we are looking for a qualified candidate to fulfill the following job description:Technical Risk Analyst/TesterSMC presents exciting and challenging career opportunities within a family environment. We offer a competitive compensation package combining either salary or hourly pay and a complete benefits package consisting of medical coverage through CareFirst, dental and vision coverage, long term and short term disability, and a contributive 401(k) plan. Additionally, salaried employees receive two weeks of paid vacation and ten paid holidays to spend with their families.SMC’s Commercial Division is looking for a Technical Risk Analyst/Tester to become part of our team with an enterprise commercial client in Reston, VA.. As a Technical Risk Analyst/Tester, the qualified candidate must possess the following background.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for implementing and supporting ESO activities for the Operational Risk and Compliance (including Sarbanes-Oxley) program. The consultant will be primarily responsible for implementing and coordinating, within ESO:•Responsible for IT testing, and certification processes for Operational Risk and Sarbanes-Oxley.
•Coordinates/executes compliance testing, the prioritization of deficiencies & related remediation efforts in ESO.•Fully documents testing results based on client’s prescribed process and procedures.
•Responsible for test plan and test step development.
•Works with ESO Cluster SOX Leads to review test results.
•Responsible for ESO and recurring status activity reporting within the corporate SOX framework.•Reports progress and results to the SOX program office and senior management.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Provides guidance and direction for the IT Operational Risk and Compliance, including the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program within ESO, ensuring that corporate standards are fully implemented in a timely, effective and efficient manner.•Provides consultative support within ESO and the business units.
•Communicates and escalates IT issues as necessary, to the corporate SOX Program Management Office, ESO, business unit and senior management.•Interacts with internal and external stakeholders including the Auditor.•Acts as an agent for change to facilitate and influence the corporate compliance culture. Identifies best practices (tools, training and templates) and adapts them for use entity-wide.
•Establishes and implements an effective IT risk and control program that encompasses ESO policies, standards, regulations and operating requirements (including Sarbanes-Oxley). Ensures integration with overall corporate program initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
•4 - 7 years experience preferred in a top financial services, capital markets, consulting, insurance or other Fortune 1000 organization.•Experience in public accounting, internal audit, operational risk management, consulting, information technology or similar function.•Experience in IT SOX Testing. •Familiarity with technology operations and systems development life cycle methodologies. •Experience in IT process improvement/change management activities.FOR CONSIDERATION:
If you have the required skills and experience as required above, feel that you are highly qualified for this position and would like to be considered for employment - please forward a Word version of your current updated resume, along with hourly rate/salary requirements to:
Mike McGuirk
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* Sorry, we do not provide sponsorship for H1-B visas.
* We are only considering direct candidates at this time. No corporate submittals or agencies, please.EOE/AA