Senior IT SOX Specialist

Boeing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 139,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior IT SOX Specialist to lead SOX tracking and control assurance for Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) as part of the ITSPO across multiple U.S. locations including Plano, Chicago, Hazelwood, and Kent.

The role partners with the Risk & Compliance Lead to strengthen the risk posture, enable effective control processes, and provide timely reporting and remediation across Boeing systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SOX ITGC, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management processes, audit lifecycle and compliance practices
• 3+ years of testing internal controls, including key SOX controls
• Experience implementing and managing a cyber-risk management program, Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) program, auditing of applications or processes, or other compliance programs
• Demonstrated experience building cross-functional consensus among internal and external stakeholders to drive business results

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary SOX focal point for EBS: manage all SOX control inventories, testing schedules, evidence collection, and remediation tracking across enterprise systems
• Coordinate SOX testing activities with internal audit, external auditors, application owners, and control owners to ensure timely and effective testing and documentation
• Maintain and update the SOX control framework for EBS applications and integrations, including process flows, control owners, control descriptions, and risk mappings
• Drive remediation plans: track findings, assign owners, monitor remediation timelines, and elevate unresolved issues to ITSPO Senior Manager and Risk & Compliance Lead
• Develop and maintain SOX dashboards, metrics, and status reporting to communicate risk posture, testing outcomes, and remediation progress to leadership and auditors

Skills

SOX ITGC

Testing internal controls

Cyber risk program

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

GRC platforms

Excel

Job description

Senior IT SOX Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing has a current opening for an Senior IT SOX Specialist who will lead SOX tracking and control assurance for Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) as a member of the IT SOX Program Office (ITSPO) at our Plano, TX; Chicago, IL; Hazelwood, MO; or Kent, WA location. This role partners closely with the Risk & Compliance Lead and 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:

• Serve as the primary SOX focal point for EBS: manage all SOX control inventories, testing schedules, evidence collection, and remediation tracking across enterprise systems
• Coordinate SOX testing activities with internal audit, external auditors, application owners, and control owners to ensure timely and effective testing and documentation
• Maintain and update the SOX control framework for EBS applications and integrations, including process flows, control owners, control descriptions, and risk mappings
• Drive remediation plans: track findings, assign owners, monitor remediation timelines, and elevate unresolved issues to the ITSPO Senior Manager and Risk & Compliance Lead
• Develop and maintain SOX dashboards, metrics, and status reporting to communicate risk posture, testing outcomes, and remediation progress to leadership and auditors
• Facilitate workshops and training for process and control owners on SOX compliance requirements, evidence standards, and best practices
• Partner with Boeing teams to align EBS processes and metrics to corporate SOX requirements, ensuring systems and procedures remain compliant through configuration, process design, or compensating control guidance
• 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SOX ITGC, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management processes, audit lifecycle and compliance practices
• 3+ years of testing internal controls, including key SOX controls
• Experienceimplementing and managing a cyber-risk management program, Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) program, auditing of applications or processes, or other compliance programs
• Demonstrated experience building cross-functional consensus among internal and external stakeholders to drive business results

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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; experience with EBS or similar large-scale business system landscapes is a plus
• 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

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Summary pay range: $138,600 - $181,500

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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)

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• E-Verify (Spanish)

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• Right to Work(Spanish)

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