The SOX Control Specialist works closely with Control Owners, IT Risk Management, internal audit, and external auditors to support walkthroughs, testing, and remediation activities. This role is responsible for executing assigned SOX IT controls, collecting and validating control evidence, and ensuring compliance with audit standards. The ideal candidate will have experience executing SOX IT controls or operational controls in a regulated environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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Job Description
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This position is Fully Remote
Compensation: $75-80hr
IT SOX Control Operator
Contract: 1 Year
Summary
The SOX Control Specialist works closely with Control Owners, IT Risk Management (ITRM), internal audit, and external auditors to support walkthroughs, testing, and remediation activities. This role does not own control design, but is accountable for day to day control operation and evidence quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute assigned SOX IT controls (e.g., access reviews, privileged access, termination reviews, configuration and monitoring controls) in accordance with approved control descriptions, frequencies, and procedures.
- Perform control activities on required cadences (weekly, monthly, quarterly), ensuring completeness and accuracy of execution.
- Follow documented SOPs and control narratives precisely; identify gaps or ambiguities in procedures and escalate as needed.
- Collect, validate, and retain control evidence that meets audit standards for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Ensure evidence clearly demonstrates who performed the control, when it was performed, what was reviewed, and what conclusions were reached.
- Upload and manage artifacts in designated repositories and GRC tools (e.g., AuditBoard, AltriaDocs, SharePoint) in alignment with documented processes.
- Perform quality checks on generated reports, system outputs, and supporting files prior to submission.
- Identify execution issues, missing inputs, late dependencies, or anomalies during control operation.
- Escalate execution risks, potential deficiencies, or missed control deadlines to the Control Owner in a timely manner.
- Support Control Owners during deficiency investigation, root cause analysis, and remediation validation.
- Support internal and external audit activities, including walkthroughs, inquiries, and evidence requests.
- Respond to auditor questions related to control execution, evidence generation, and operational steps (not control design decisions).
- Maintain clear traceability between control descriptions, execution steps, and supporting evidence.
- Continuous Improvement & Automation Support
- Identify opportunities to improve control execution efficiency, standardization, and automation.
- Participate in automation initiatives (e.g., scheduled jobs, Power Automate workflows, standardized reporting) to reduce manual effort and execution risk.
- Provide feedback on SOP updates, control rationalization efforts, and tooling improvements.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- Experience executing SOX IT controls or operational controls in a regulated environment.
- Working knowledge of SOX concepts, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and audit evidence requirements.
- Experience handling control evidence, documentation standards, and audit requests.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined procedures without deviation.
- Competencies in Microsoft O365 (Advanced Excel is a must)
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills, and Presentation Skills
- Experience supporting SOX controls in IT Operations domains (e.g., databases, infrastructure, access management, monitoring).
- Familiarity with GRC tools such as AuditBoard and enterprise document repositories.
- Experience with automated or semi?automated control execution and reporting.
- Prior interaction with internal audit, external auditors, or IT Risk Management teams.
TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.
TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.
No second parties will be accepted.
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