Senior Technology Risk Analyst (IT Audit) - remote

Stryker; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Stryker seeks a Senior Technology Risk Analyst to execute technology-focused internal audit and risk advisory engagements, including SOX testing and ITGC reviews across ERP platforms and cloud environments. You will lead assessments, document findings, and collaborate with management on remediation plans.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in internal audit or public accounting, SAP S/4 experience, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, CS, accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in public accounting, internal audit, or management consulting.
• Experience testing ITGCs across enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
• SAP S/4 audit experience.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit planning by understanding business processes, identifying technology risks, and developing risk-based audit procedures.
• Perform process walkthroughs, control evaluations, and testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls.
• Test IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, and key reports across enterprise applications and technology infrastructure to support SOX 404 compliance.
• Support technology advisory and consulting engagements related to system implementations, process changes, and technology initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers and documentation in alignment with internal audit methodology and standards.
• Analyze audit evidence, identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and document audit observations clearly.
• Partner with Management to develop remediation action plans, monitor progress, and validate the resolution of identified control deficiencies.
• Review SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports for third‑party service providers and assess their impact on the organization’s overall control environment.

Skills

ITGC testing

ITAC testing

SOX compliance

SAP S/4 audit

Audit documentation

IT risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, CS, accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Why ARA at Stryker?

The Assurance & Risk Advisory (ARA) function at Stryker continues to grow as we strengthen our focus on technology-enabled risk management, governance, and assurance. We are seeking a Senior Technology Risk Analyst to play a critical role in helping the organization proactively manage technology risks while supporting Stryker’s strategic objectives. This role offers the opportunity to work with a global, collaborative team that delivers value through innovation, strong partnerships, and customer focus.

As the Senior Technology Risk Analyst, you will be responsible for executing technology-focused internal audit and risk advisory engagements, including SOX compliance testing, system implementation reviews, technology and data risk assessments, and operational audits. This individual serves as a subject matter expert in the auditing of IT general controls (ITGCs), IT automated controls (ITACs), and key reports across ERP platforms and other enterprise applications. The role requires knowledge and experience with internal control frameworks, and audit methodologies, as well as a strong understanding of financial reporting risks and technology-enabled business processes. The Senior Technology Risk Analyst applies internal audit principles and practices aligned with AICPA and PCAOB guidance / standards to assess control design and test operating effectiveness while providing clear concise reporting to key stakeholders within ARA team and broader organization.

What You Will Do

• Participate in audit planning by understanding business processes, identifying technology risks, and developing risk-based audit procedures.


• Perform process walkthroughs, control evaluations, and testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls.


• Test IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, and key reports across enterprise applications and technology infrastructure to support SOX 404 compliance.


• Support technology advisory and consulting engagements related to system implementations, process changes, and technology initiatives.


• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers and documentation in alignment with internal audit methodology, professional standards, and department policies.


• Analyze audit evidence, identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and clearly document audit observations.


• Partner with Management to develop remediation action plans, monitor progress, and validate the resolution of identified control deficiencies.


• Review SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports for third‑party service providers and assess their impact on the organization’s overall control environment.

What You Need

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, accounting, finance, or a related field


• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in public accounting, internal audit, or management consulting


• Experience testing ITGCs across enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments


• SAP S/4 audit experience


• Experience supporting business process audit teams in the testing of automated controls, key reports, and other IT‑dependent controls


• Strong understanding of internal audit principles, methodologies, and professional standards

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant certifications


• MedTech or other regulated‑industry experience

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $69,500 - $110,900 USD Annual


• US5: $73,000 - $116,400 USD Annual


• US10: $76,500 - $122,000 USD Annual


• US15: $79,900 - $127,500 USD Annual


• US20: $83,400 - $133,100 USD Annual


• US30: $90,400 - $144,200 USD Annual

View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.

Posted Date: 09/29/2026 This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

Health Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance


• dental insurance


• vision insurance


• critical illness insurance


• accident insurance


• hospital indemnity insurance


• personalized healthcare support


• wellbeing program


• tobacco cessation program

Financial Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)


• 401(k) plan


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)


• basic life and AD&D insurance


• short-term disability insurance

Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.