Sr. IT SOX and Compliance Analyst

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Western Digital is looking for a Sr. Analyst IT Compliance.  This role will focus on the SOX audit, PCI compliance, and other areas of compliance related to IT and security.  The qualified candidate will have extensive experience and knowledge of IT General Controls, IT Application Controls, PCI Compliance, and will have worked within a large corporation collaborating with IT, the business, and Internal and External Audit teams.  The ideal candidate must be familiar with on premise and SAAS based IT platforms, especially ERP, financial, and HR systems.  The ideal person will have setup or maintained the SDLC, and other key controls as identified by our audit programs. 

The IT Compliance Analyst is responsible for the audit processes, managing IT SOX controls and projects that help the business achieve its financial, operational objectives, building and maintaining relationships with the internal and external audit teams, collection of evidence, and remediating exceptions and findings from audits. The role requires the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects using strong analytical skills, flexibility and ingenuity.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Responsibilities  

• Define and document the IT general controls for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) 404 compliance. Partner with third party internal and external auditors to align on the appropriate control set that optimizes the trade-offs between risk and administrative costs.
• Manage internal testing of the IT general controls for SOX, including periodic access reviews, CAB management, System Development Lifecycle audit, and other ongoing security controls.
• Work with IT process owners to identify/improve and document detailed controls for key application, security and infrastructure components
• Manage the preparation, planning and execution of organization wide IT SOX control tests
• Partner with all levels of IT and business management to ensure that SOX testing is conducted in a cooperative, timely and efficient manner with value added reporting and cost-effective recommendations being provided to management to strengthen controls
• Provide on-going organization wide guidance on IT control requirements and impact
• Routinely summarize and communicate to affected IT and business management and control owners, control weaknesses identified during testing and share any insight into operations or suggestions for corrective actions and improvements that will drive increased efficiency while mitigating business risks
• Review the adequacy of remediation plans in addressing risk and monitor remediation plan execution through the ‘deficiency closed’ phase
• Ensure IT SOX compliance with corporate reporting submission standards and timelines
• Prepare reports on findings and recommendations for policy, procedure and internal control improvements
• Create, direct and/or perform the preparation and execution of security related IT control tests including IT segregation of duties reviews
• Provide or assist in preparing and conducting IT focused internal controls training
• Perform customary administrative tasks and responsibilities
• Other assignments or special projects as requested by management
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors as well as other key stakeholders on the SOX testing plan regarding ongoing testing of controls, and provide support to ensure timely and smoo