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[Remote] IT Security Controls Spec I

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-09

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mercury Insurance is a recognized leader in the insurance industry, and they are seeking an IT Security Controls Spec I to contribute to the company’s compliance efforts. The role involves testing IT general control design and effectiveness while supporting the maintenance of control documentation and remediation of deficiencies.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in the scoping and planning of annual compliance efforts
  • Assess the existence and operating effectiveness of all in-scope controls
  • Bring any control deficiency gaps to the attention of senior IT security personnel
  • Tests any controls that have been added or remediated
  • Produces testing result documentation
  • Manage the daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly access control processes
  • Participate in the Vendor Risk Assessment process, complete the initial/annual assessments, follow up with the vendor contacts in obtaining SOC reports, obtain clarifications for pending items
  • Other functions that may be assigned

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields OR equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 1 year of Sarbanes-Oxley control experience or equivalent
  • Knowledge of auditing practices
  • Knowledge of control design
  • General knowledge of COBIT and other control frameworks
  • CISA and/or CISSP certification

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
  • Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
  • Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
  • 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Engaging work environment
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Education assistance
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Company recognition program
  • Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

Company Overview

  • Mercury Insurance has offered quality insurance for personal auto insurance to homeowners insurance to mechanical breakdown protection. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.mercuryinsurance.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Mercury Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2026, 22 in 2025, 23 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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