IT Compliance Specialist

Techlink Systems Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Techlink Systems Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an IT Compliance Specialist to independently perform control testing and maintain IRM records, including issues and policy exceptions. You will design UAT scripts, coordinate testers, and contribute to data reporting and dashboards for assurance KPIs.

Ideal candidates have solid testing methods knowledge, experience with ServiceNow/IRM, and strong Excel/Power BI skills; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field required.
• Experience with IT compliance testing (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, SOX ITGC) preferred.
• Certification: ISO 27001 Internal Auditor, PCI Professional, or CISA in progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute control tests with evidence sufficiency and traceability.
• Own IRM records for issues and policy exceptions; ensure timely updates and closure.
• Design UAT scripts for IRM changes; coordinate testers; track defects to resolution.
• Perform data quality routines; reconcile control catalogs, ownership, and status fields.
• Create or enhance standard reports/dashboards for assurance KPIs and trends.
• Remediate findings with control owners and document remediation actions.
• Contribute to method improvements (test templates, sampling guidance, quality checklists).

Skills

Control testing methods

ServiceNow/IRM

Excel/Power BI

Communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in information systems or related field

ISO 27001 Internal Auditor (in progress)

PCI Professional (PCIP) (in progress)

CISA (in progress)

Tools

ServiceNow

IRM

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Title: IT Compliance Specialist

Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Chicago, IL

Contract Duration: 12 months

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The IT Compliance Specialist, Assurance independently performs control testing and documentation across ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and SOX ITGC. Manages issues and policy exceptions in ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM), designs and executes UAT, and contributes to IRM data/reporting (Data Analyst/Business Analyst/QA/Test Engineer responsibilities as needed).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and executes control tests; validates evidence sufficiency and traceability.
• Owns IRM records for issues and policy exceptions; ensures timely updates and closure.
• Designs UAT scripts for IRM changes; coordinates testers; tracks defects to resolution.
• Performs data quality routines; reconciles control catalogs, ownership, and status fields.
• Creates or enhances standard reports/dashboards for assurance KPIs and trends.
• Partners with system/control owners to remediate findings:documents remediation
• Contributes to method improvements (test templates, sampling guidance, quality checklists)

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel as required

Skills & Knowledge

• Solid understanding of control testing methods, including sampling, walkthroughs, and reperformance
• Working proficiency with Service Now, IRM, including records manageement, workflows, UAT and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: intermediate proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or equivalent tools
• Clear and effective communication with control owners, ensuring consistent and high-quality documentation
• Ability to apply conceptual thinking and work, independently while managing multiple priorities
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle competing tasks effectively
• Ability to comply with company policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Comfortable with occasional travel and participation in meetings (virtual or in-person)
• Solid understanding of control testing methods, including sampling, walkthroughs, and re performance
• Clear and effective communication with control owners, ensuring consistent and high-quality

Education and Licensing

• Bachelor's Degree in information systems, computer science or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Certification preferred: ISO 27001 internalAuditor, PCI Professional (PCIP), CISA ( in progress).

Experience

• 5 years in IT complianve/audit/control testing or IRM/QA/data analysis