Senior Data Specialist

Job Description: Our client is seeking a Sr. Data Specialist to join our Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Team. Reporting directly to the Director of IAM, this role is instrumental in safeguarding sensitive access controls and demonstrating control effectiveness across critical, regulated environments. You’ll work with identity data sourced from SailPoint and CyberArk, focusing primarily on SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) applications tied to financial reporting and other high-risk regulatory compliance initiatives. This is a serious role with material financial and reputational impact. We’re looking for a seasoned data analyst who brings regulatory compliance experience, an audit/risk assurance mindset, and the technical depth to handle complex access data at scale. Key Responsibilities: • Manage quarterly access certifications in SailPoint 8.4 across 10,000+ entitlements. • Analyze access evidence from 19 SOX applications to validate control effectiveness. • Configure, launch, and track access reviews; follow up to ensure timely approval. • Support ongoing audit inquiries and internal compliance questions. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of access control processes, reporting, and automation initiatives. • Collaborate with Senior Security Compliance Engineers, SOX PMO, auditors, control owners, and application teams across the enterprise. Must Have Skills: • 8–10 years in data analytics, audit, assurance, or risk management roles • Strong SOX compliance knowledge • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Solid hands-on SQL skills and familiarity with business intelligence/reporting tools • Ability to work with large datasets, particularly identity and access management data • Comfort with navigating SailPoint, CyberArk, or similar IAM platforms (SailPoint experience preferred).