Analyst IT Compliance & Controls 1

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Date: Mar 30, 2026

Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company: CPS Energy

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Deadline to apply: April 10, 2026 at 11:59pm

Pay Grade

11

Position Summary

The IT Compliance & Controls Analyst 1 is an entry-level, hands-on individual contributor who supports the organization’s IT compliance and control activities. Reporting to the Manager of IT Compliance, Controls & Oversight, this role assists with IT General Controls (ITGC) testing, audit preparation, evidence collection, and basic remediation tracking. The analyst works closely with senior team members to learn compliance frameworks, audit processes, and control design principles.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Assist with execution of IT compliance activities and routine ITGC testing.
  • Support evidence gathering for internal and external audits.
  • Help track remediation activities and follow up with IT teams.
  • Participate in quality assurance reviews under guidance from senior analysts.
  • Document processes, controls, and audit requests with accuracy.
  • Learn and apply foundational compliance frameworks and IT control concepts.
  • Support identification of potential control gaps and escalate findings to senior staff.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Basic understanding of IT operations and security principles.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn compliance and audit methodologies.
Effective communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and follow established procedures.
Familiarity with IT controls or audit concepts is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Internship or project experience in IT, cybersecurity, or audit.
  • Exposure to frameworks such as SOX, NERC CIP, ISO 27001, or COBIT.
  • Basic understanding of risk management concepts.
  • Experience with ticketing or workflow tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
  • Interest in pursuing certifications such as CISA, Security+, or ITIL.

Competencies

Communicates Effectively
Driving Continuous Improvement
Delivering High Quality Work
Demonstrating Initiative
Acting as a Champion for Change
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, another field, or equivalent experience.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating a computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer, and calculator.
Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events.
Hybrid work model (subject to department and business needs).
May require occasional travel to CPS Energy facilities, audit meetings, or regulatory events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.


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