IT SOX Specialist

Boeing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an IT SOX Specialist to lead the IT SOX program across the enterprise, aligning with senior management on risk, controls, and remediation. You will drive testing schedules, governance, and frontline execution while leveraging automation and RPA to improve efficiency.

The role requires extensive SOX experience, strong leadership, and ability to communicate with auditors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in compliance, internal controls, ITGC/ITAC testing, or internal audit within large, complex enterprises supporting enterprise systems.
• 5+ years of experience in Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and delivery of the IT SOX program, acting as the primary decision maker for tactical execution, scheduling, and issue resolution.
• Translate strategic direction from the IT SOX Senior Manager into executable plans, quarterly priorities, and detailed SOWs; own on time delivery of the SOX calendar, testing schedules, and year end conclusions.
• Lead remediation coordination: triage identified deficiencies, direct root-cause analysis, approve corrective action plans, and monitor remediation testing until closure.
• Drive remediation plans: track findings, assign owners, monitor remediation timelines, and escalated unresolved issues to Risk & Compliance Lead.
• Produce and deliver detailed operational reporting and dashboards for the IT SOX Senior Manager, FCG, Corporate Audit, and executive stakeholders; maintain program-level metrics and status.
• Chair or coordinate the SOX Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings for operational changes and enforce CAB decisions for common IT risks and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related discipline

Tools

Excel

GRC platforms

Test/evidence management systems

Job description

IT SOX Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing has a current need for an IT SOX Program Office Lead at preferably our Plano, TX facility but will consider anyone located at or near one of our facilities within the United States.

This role partners closely with Boeing stakeholders to drive a robust risk/compliance posture, enable effective control processes, maintain audit readiness, and deliver timely reporting and remediation across Boeing systems and integrated processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and delivery of the IT SOX program, acting as the primary decision maker for tactical execution, scheduling, and issue resolution.
• Translate strategic direction from the IT SOX Senior Manager into executable plans, quarterly priorities, and detailed SOWs; own on time delivery of the SOX calendar, testing schedules, and year end conclusions.
• Lead remediation coordination: triage identified deficiencies, direct root-cause analysis, approve corrective action plans, and monitor remediation testing until closure.
• Drive remediation plans: track findings, assign owners, monitor remediation timelines, and escalated unresolved issues to Risk & Compliance Lead.
• Produce and deliver detailed operational reporting and dashboards for the IT SOX Senior Manager, FCG, Corporate Audit, and executive stakeholders; maintain program-level metrics and status.
• Chair or coordinate the SOX Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings for operational changes and enforce CAB decisions for common IT risks and controls.
• Act as primary day-to-day liaison and facilitate workshops and training for process and control owners on SOX compliance requirements, evidence standards, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen control design and testing efficiency (automation opportunities, control rationalization, and standardization).
• Participate in control design and change control reviews for system updates, releases, and process changes to minimize SOX risk exposure.
• Maintain SOX documentation repositories and ensure traceability between risks, controls, tests, and remediation activities.
• Leverage AI and automation to strengthen IT SOX programs, including automated control testing, continuous monitoring, anomaly detection, and remediation workflows (e.g., RPA and GRC automation tools).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Must Haves)

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in compliance, internal controls, ITGC/ITAC testing, or internal audit within large, complex enterprises supporting enterprise systems.
• 5+ years of experience in Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• 3+ years in a leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have Skills/Experience)

• Bachelors degree in IT or other related discipline.
• Prior experience working in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience implementing or optimizing automated controls and control testing tools.
• Familiarity with corporate compliance programs.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce) and integrations.
• Proficient with compliance tools, GRC platforms, or test/evidence management systems; strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills — able to present findings, influence control owners, and liaise with auditors and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., PhD+5 years’ related work experience, Master+8 years’ related work experience)

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies_._

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary is commensurate on Geo Location and Experience:

Summary pay range: $159,300 - $215,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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