IT Security & SOX Specialist

Distinguished is a leading national Insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise across 14 progams. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers grow their business and building a best-in-class system, as well as a great place to work.

We are looking to add the role of IT Security and SOX Specialist to the Distinguished Technology team who will be responsible for leading the design, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our IT General Controls (ITGC) program including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. You will responsible for leading the design, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our IT General Controls (ITGC) program in support of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including SOX process controls of the system development lifecycle (SDLC).

The ideal candidate combines hands on technical security expertise, risk management capabilities, and strong leadership skills to drive compliance initiatives, strengthen security posture, and support enterprise audit readiness.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee the IT General Controls (ITGC) program to ensure SOX compliance across all systems, including control testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation tracking.
• Coordinate and execute on ITGC risk assessments, control documentation, walkthrough, and test activities across access management, change management, and IT operations. Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; identify deficiencies, assess risk impact, and partner with technology stakeholders on remediation planning.
• Track remediation progress, validate corrective actions, and escalate unresolved risks in accordance with governance expectations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors, supporting SOX and other external audit requests and ensuring timely, audit-ready deliverables.
• Prepare executive reports on control performance, deficiencies, and overall compliance status, while driving continuous improvement and control maturity.
• Coordinate with IT stakeholders to obtain evidence, clarify control executions and support remediation activities.
• Support the CISO in implementing internal security policies and providing required support to monitor, remediate, and improve the policies and procedures
• Manage security monitoring, incident response coordination, vulnerability management, and access governance activities.
• Ensure appropriate security controls are integrated into system development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud deployments, and infrastructure operations.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Develop metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting related to security posture and compliance status.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Infrastructure, Application Development, and Shared Services teams.
• Promote security awareness and compliance culture across the organization.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in information security, IT audit, compliance, or risk management.
• 3+ years of experience managing SOX ITGC compliance programs.
• Strong understanding of:
  • SOX ITGC controls
  • Access management and identity governance
  • Change management processes
  • IT operations controls
  • Risk management frameworks
• Experience working with internal and external auditors.
• Experience engineering security solutions in both on-prem and cloud based environments
• Strong project management, organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Professional certifications such as:
  • SSCP
  • CCSP
  • CRISC
  • CISA
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as:
  • NIST
  • ISO 27001
  • COBIT
  • SOC 2

LOCATION

• Remote

COMPENSATION AND PERKS

• $125,000- $160,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location
• Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
• Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested.
• Life, disability and supplemental insurance.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years.

CORE VALUES

Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms or agencies.

Distinguished Programs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.