Director, IT Risk and Compliance

About Cook Systems

Since 1990, Cook Systems has partnered with organizations across the country to solve technology challenges and build strong technology teams. As a veteran-owned IT consulting company, we combine decades of industry experience with a continued focus on how technology, AI, and the way people work are evolving.

Our work spans technology consulting, talent development, and AI-enabled solutions. We value people who take ownership, adapt quickly, communicate well, and care about the quality of their work. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to keep building your skills, contribute to meaningful client work, and grow with a company that continues to evolve with the industry.

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.

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.

Required skills

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.

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Benefits at Cook Systems

We want our employees to have benefits that support their health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Eligible Cook Systems employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning the first of the month following their hire date, including:

Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with two plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum

Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA options through Navia

Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life

401(k) retirement plan through The Standard, with eligibility after six months

Beyond benefits, Cook Systems is a place where we expect people to take ownership of their work, communicate openly, continue learning, and contribute to the teams and clients they support.

We have been building technology careers and client partnerships for more than three decades, and we continue to evolve with the industry. If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, develop your capabilities, and be part of what comes next in technology, we’d like to hear from you.