IT Operations & SOX Compliance Leader

SmartStop Self Storage, Inc.; Ladera Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

SmartStop Self Storage, Inc. in Ladera Ranch, CA is seeking an IT Operations Manager to lead day-to-day management of our technology infrastructure, systems, and support functions.

You will own the reliability, security, and performance of the IT environment, including SOX ITGC compliance. The role requires 5+ years in IT operations and hands-on experience with networks, servers, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT fields.
• 5+ years in IT operations, systems administration, or infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of networks, servers, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily IT infrastructure operations (networks, servers, cloud, end-user systems).
• Manages ITGC/IT controls design and monitoring.
• Enforces security policies, access controls, and data protection measures.
• Ensures business continuity and disaster recovery plans are up to date.
• Tracks IT operational metrics and remediation timelines.
• Leads IT SOX compliance activities and audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Professional skepticism

Audit collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

SOC 1/SOC 2 familiarity

GRC platforms

Job description

SmartStop Self Storage, Inc. in Ladera Ranch, CA is seeking an IT Operations Manager to lead day-to-day management of our technology infrastructure, systems, and support functions.

You will own the reliability, security, and performance of the IT environment, including SOX ITGC compliance. The role requires 5+ years in IT operations and hands-on experience with networks, servers, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and security best practices.