IT Internal Audit Manager

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

401(k) plan and employee stock plan

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking an IT Internal Audit Manager to lead SOX ITGC and IT-focused audits, partnering with IT, Engineering, and Finance teams on control design and operation during system changes.

The role is hands-on and requires evaluating end-to-end lifecycle controls, staying current with SOX, COBIT, and NIST framework guidance, and delivering clear reporting to leadership while managing external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of ITGC, SOX, and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT audits with focus on IT General Controls (access, change, operations, security, backup).
• Evaluate lifecycle controls across requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance.
• Design risk-based audit programs for applications, infrastructure, cloud, data integrity, and system implementations.
• Perform SOX 404 ITGC testing and walkthroughs; assess design and operating effectiveness.
• Identify gaps, root causes, and remediation tracks; provide guidance during system changes.
• Stay current on SOX, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001; adapt audit approaches accordingly.
• Support special projects and investigations; manage external auditors.
• Deliver clear reporting to leadership.

Skills

Audit experience

SOX ITGC

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA/CISA preferred

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

IT INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

SpaceX is seeking an IT Internal Audit Manager to lead SOX Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) and IT-focused audits. This is a hands‑on role that will plan and execute software development lifecycle audit work and partner with IT, Engineering, and Finance teams on control design and operating effectiveness during system changes across both packaged and in‑house applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT audits with primary focus on IT General Controls (access management, change management, IT operations, logical security, backup/recovery, and related domains)
• Evaluate execute software development lifecycle controls across the full lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance), in modern delivery environments
• Design and execute risk-based audit programs covering application controls, infrastructure, cloud environments, data integrity, and system implementations
• Perform and oversee SOX 404 ITGC testing and related walkthroughs; assess control design and operating effectiveness
• Identify control gaps, root causes, and emerging technology risks; develop practical, risk‑ranked recommendations and track remediation to closure
• Collaborate with process owners and engineers to strengthen the control environment and provide consultative guidance on control design during system implementations and process changes
• Stay current on relevant frameworks, regulations, and technology trends (SOX, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.) and incorporate them into audit approaches
• Support special projects, investigations, and continuous monitoring initiatives as needed
• Manage relations with external auditors to ensure deadlines are being met
• Deliver clear reporting to leadership

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of audit experience

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 7+ years of progressive IT audit, IT risk, or IT compliance experience
• Internal audit experience from Big 4
• "Run it like you own it” mentality with the ability to thrive in a high paced, ever-changing environment
• Strong analytical problem solving and project management skills
• Public company experience (or equivalent large, complex organization experience) with strong SOX 404 ITGC testing experience
• Solid understanding of risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks, and audit standards (IIA, ISACA)
• Professional certifications: CISA (strongly preferred); CISSP, CIA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Additional Requirements

• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed

Compensation And Benefits

Pay Range: Level 3: $140,000.00 - $220,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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