IT Controls Testing Analyst Hybrid | Plano, TX (2 days onsite) Direct Hire About the Opportunity The Intersect Group is partnering with a well?established, highly regulated financial services organization that plays a critical role in supporting secure, compliant operations across the enterprise. This organization is known for its strong governance culture, collaborative teams, and commitment to meeting regulatory expectations through disciplined execution. The environment values accountability, transparency, and professionals who take pride in high?quality work. Role Summary The IT Controls Testing Analyst will play a key role in executing hands?on control testing across the organization, beginning with IT and extending into other functional areas such as HR and Compliance. This role is heavily execution?focused, supporting a fast?paced testing cycle with a high volume of controls and tight timelines. The analyst will work closely with control owners, audit partners, and risk stakeholders to validate control design and effectiveness, document evidence, and support audit readiness. Key Responsibilities
Execute hands?on control testing across multiple processes, including change management, access management, vulnerability management, backup and recovery, and other core IT control domains
Perform Risk and Control Self?Assessments (RCSA) by partnering with control owners to identify risks, document controls, and assess residual risk
Collect, review, and validate evidence to assess control design and operating effectiveness
Document testing results, issues, and remediation activities within ServiceNow IRM or a comparable GRC platform
Track findings and corrective actions, ensuring timely follow?up and accurate documentation
Support internal and external audit activities by preparing control documentation, evidence, and status updates
Contribute to risk reporting, dashboards, and metrics used by management and governance stakeholders
Key Requirements
3–5 years of experience in IT Risk Management, IT Controls, IT Audit, or GRC, with a strong emphasis on hands?on control testing
Financial services industry experience with familiarity testing controls aligned to GLBA and FFIEC requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Strong preference for experience using ServiceNow IRM or similar GRC platforms for control testing and issue management
Working knowledge of GRC and IT control frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, FFIEC CAT, and GLBA/NYDFS
Light SQL or data analysis experience to support evidence validation and updates (no heavy scripting required)
Strong organizational and time?management skills with the ability to manage a high volume of testing activities under tight deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy and documentation quality
Work Arrangement & Compensation
Direct hire opportunity
Hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays
Salary range: $106,000 – $125,000, based on experience and overall fit
Two?round interview process
U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only
Call to Action If you are an IT Risk or GRC professional who enjoys hands?on control testing, thrives in fast?paced environments, and wants to make a direct impact on enterprise risk and compliance efforts, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and contact information to start the conversation.
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