IT Audit Analyst (Hybrid/Remote - U.S. Based)

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced IT Audit Analyst to support their IT Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program. You will design controls, assist with audits, and collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires strong experience in IT audit and risk management, along with excellent communication skills. You will also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA / FSA options

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT audit, risk management, or compliance.
• Strong familiarity with IT control frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT SOX compliance strategies aligned with company goals.
• Evaluate IT systems and processes to identify risks, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare clear, actionable audit findings and assist in management responses.

Skills

IT Audit

Risk Management

Compliance

Cybersecurity

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance

Master’s or certifications like CISA, CISSP, or CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

AuditBoard

Archer

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about IT security and regulatory compliance? Our Fortune 500 client is seeking an experienced IT Audit Analyst to support and strengthen their IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. In this role, you’ll help design and implement controls, assist with audits, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure IT processes meet evolving regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute IT SOX compliance strategies aligned with company goals.
2. Evaluate IT systems and processes to identify risks, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
3. Review IT policies, procedures, and security standards for regulatory compliance.
4. Support implementation and execution of internal controls (e.g., access reviews, privileged activity reviews).
5. Assess the design and operational effectiveness of IT controls (e.g., change management, system configurations, backup/recovery).
6. Partner with IT, finance, legal, and internal audit teams to identify and remediate control gaps.
7. Prepare clear, actionable audit findings and assist in management responses.
8. Present audit results to stakeholders, highlighting risk and improvement areas.
9. Assist in audits of IT system implementations and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or certifications like CISA, CISSP, or CPA preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in IT audit, risk management, or compliance—including SOX 404 experience.
• Strong familiarity with IT control frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, and NIST.
• Hands-on experience executing internal controls (access reviews, privileged activity reviews).
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit tools (e.g., AuditBoard, Archer).
• Desired tech stack exposure: Oracle Cloud, Oracle DB, Windows, Linux, IT infrastructure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA / FSA options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount program