Director, IT Risk and Compliance

Cook Systems•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Launch Your Career with Cook Systems Since 1990, Cook Systems —a certified veteran-owned IT consulting firm—has been helping businesses and professionals grow through innovation, integrity, and investment in people. We partner with Fortune 500 enterprises and high-growth companies alike to deliver agile technology solutions, AI-driven talent strategies, and our signature FastTrack program that develops the next generation of tech talent. At Cook, you’ll find a culture that values excellence, creativity, and accountability. We believe in opportunity backed by trust—and in building careers that last. Check out what our team members have to say on our Glassdoor page, and discover why Cook Systems is where meaningful careers take off! Summary: The IT Risk and Compliance Manager leads the development and maintenance of the IT risk and compliance management strategy. This role involves collaborating with corporate compliance, internal auditing, and various technical teams to implement audit, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance practices within IT. The manager guides cross-functional teams to ensure IT systems operate with adequate controls, while proactively promoting technology-related internal controls awareness and training.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 10 years of IT and business work experience, including managing teams responsible for risk management, compliance, and audit.
Detailed knowledge of industry regulatory environment and risk management practices.
Thorough understanding of regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Basel II, and HIPAA.
Senior-level management experience in risk and compliance management.
Ability to provide strategic direction and mentor junior management staff.
Accountability for IT functional or departmental results.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of IT risk and compliance management strategies.
Develop and maintain policies, standards, processes, and procedures for IT risk assessment, monitoring, and remediation.
Collaborate with corporate compliance, internal auditing, and technical teams to design audit and compliance practices.
Direct cross-functional teams in reviewing and testing IT internal controls.
Facilitate risk assessments and identify risk themes.
Promote technology-related internal controls awareness and training across IT and business units.
Monitor and analyze technology risk trends and recommend IT policies to strengthen operations.
Advise IT and business executives on technology risk and compliance status and mitigation strategies.
Coordinate IT components of internal and external audits, federal and state examinations.