• IT Compliance Specialist, SISP

    Sedgwick (Knoxville, TN)


    By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

     

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    Certified as a Great Place to Work®

     

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    IT Compliance Specialist, SISP

    **PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:** To advance the IT Compliance program including coordinating and reporting of the work; to represent Sedgwick IT with specialized knowledge of IT Compliance activities and standards to clients, carriers and external stakeholders.

    **ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?** We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

    + Conduct comprehensive **security risk assessments** of third-party suppliers, including reviewing security questionnaires, certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2), and supporting documentation.

    + Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Legal, IT Security) to ensure supplier engagements align with the organization’s security and compliance requirements.

    + Identify and document **security gaps** , assess risk levels, and recommend appropriate remediation actions.

    + Track and follow up on remediation plans and risk mitigation efforts with suppliers.

    + Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier assessments and risk ratings in compliance tracking systems.

    + Support the development and continuous improvement of the Supplier Information Security Program, including policies, procedures, and assessment tools.

    + Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA) and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS).

    + Assist in preparing reports and metrics for leadership and audit purposes.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Four (4) years of years of information technology, accounting or closely related industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years project management and/or experience in a team environment.

    TAKING CARE OF YOU

    + Career development and promotional growth opportunities

    + A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more

     

    Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include –

     

    Physical: Computer keyboarding

     

    Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking

     

    Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines

     

    Travels as required

     

    The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

     

    Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

     

    If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

     

    Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com