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North Carolina, United States

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

•Write process and procedure documentation to establish a robust Directory Governance framework.•Develop and enforce standards for automated reconciliation processes, focusing on user access to Financially Significant Applications (FSA).•Shift the frequency of Reconciliation reports from a monthly to a weekly basis to enhance monitoring and accuracy.•Formulate guidelines for the consistent reception and handling of weekly FSA applications files.•Collaborate with third-party vendors to design and implement a validation process for FSA access authorization, adhering to stringent requirements.•Ongoingly supervise and manage Directory Governance staff to maintain adherence to SOX standards and ensure timely completion of deadlines.•Ensure all processes within the IAM (Identity and Access Management) Systems are aligned with SOX compliance, from application to entitlement level.•Lead and manage the Orphan account resolution process within the IAM framework to maintain a clean and secure environment.•Collaborate closely with the application Ingress team to align all FSA and Non-FSA applications with the company's standard IAM policies for seamless integration.•Collaboration between internal Compliance teams and external Auditors for thorough testing and optimization of SOX controls within the IAM Systems.• Assume project management responsibilities for the transition of Directory Governance procedures to a third-party service provider.• Conduct thorough testing for the provisioning of access rights to FSA applications to guarantee proper functioning and adherence to regulations.• Develop case scenarios that show how users will interact with the system.• Evaluate the existing data to identify and correct any inaccuracies or errors present.• Prepare and manage quarterly audits focused on provisioning, as well as conduct thorough assessments of Active Directory group configurations to ensure compliance and security.

• Volunteer Role• Monthly compilation of new Chapter membership data• Collaborate with the Marketing Vice President to enhance Chapter membership growth.• Generate comprehensive reports encompassing current, renewed, and new members on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.

London, Gb

• Execute IT audits focusing on Automated, Independent, and Reliance Controls.• Consult with Deloitte, an external audit firm, concerning the management of control processes for external clientele.• Conduct comprehensive IT Independent Control Audits.• Compile, create, and scrutinize work papers for a diverse range of organizational units.

Greenwich, Ct, Us

• Conducted a comprehensive annual IT Risk Assessment across the entire organization.• Performs a diverse range of IT audits encompassing UNIX systems, Active Directory, and Kronos applications.• Conducts IT audits in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (IT SOX)• Utilizes Teammate to create and manage electronic work papers efficiently.• Consults with external audit organizations, namely KPMG and PwC, to ensure robust control mechanisms for both internal and external stakeholders.• Compiles and delivers reports and presentations to top-tier management, outlining strategic recommendations to mitigate identified risks.• Conducts ISO/IEC 20000 and 27001 audits for external clientele to uphold service and information security standards.• Automated the IT Risk Assessment procedure, transitioning from a manual documentation approach to a more streamlined system.• Spearheaded a restructuring initiative for company-wide IT Risk Assessment Training, tailored to various professional levels including non-managerial staff and C-level leadership.

Raleigh, Nc, Us

• Executed/Delivered evidence for Third-Party SOX audits conducted by Dixon Hughes Goodman, an external audit firm.• Served as the primary decision-maker for selecting and establishing hardware standards across the company.• Facilitated comprehensive training sessions on multiple IT platforms, catering to the needs of the entire workforce.• Held the roles of Active Directory and Domino IDM Administrator, ensuring secure and efficient identity management.• Functioned as the key point of contact for overseeing all IT vendor contracts and negotiations.• Played an instrumental role in addressing and resolving IT-related challenges during the transition from a private to a public entity.• Provided end-to-end support to an extensive user base of over five hundred individuals, both in-person and remotely.• Offered specialized one-on-one IT assistance to top-tier management, including C-level

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services