Principal IT SOX Lead

Verizon•Irving, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal IT SOX Lead leads Verizon’s IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance lifecycle across IT applications, acting as a strategic bridge between IT engineering and executive leadership to maintain financial control integrity. The role focuses on modernizing compliance by replacing manual checklists with automated controls, auditing modern CI/CD pipelines, and serving as the primary liaison for internal and external audits. The role owns the IT General Controls (ITGC) roadmap for financial reporting systems, covering planning, testing, evidence collection, and final certification. It designs and implements automated control validation, partners with system owners on technically viable remediation, directs cross-functional compliance projects, and translates audit findings and risk metrics into executive briefings. This is a hybrid position with a defined work location, working from home and at least three days per week in the office. Scheduled weekly hours are 40.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, or a related technical field, or four or more years of work experience.
Six years of progressive experience in IT compliance, IT internal or external audit, or technical systems engineering; military equivalent experience is accepted.
Hands-on understanding of CI/CD pipelines, software development lifecycles (SDLC), database architecture, and cloud/infrastructure security.
Advanced knowledge of SOX audit frameworks, US GAAP/SOX requirements, and ITGC evaluation techniques.
Ability to translate audit data and technical risks into clear, business-focused insights for C-suite leaders.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving complex solutions and analytics for ongoing, automated monitoring of key risks.
Experience building relationships with program leads, developers, operations, and CISO teams to develop plans for managing security risks.
Agile software development and project management experience.
Performance-oriented and self-directed approach, with the ability to drive change and manage multiple projects.
Experience across the Security and Compliance domain and ability to apply that knowledge to cross-organizational initiatives.
Ability to design technically sound control improvements before submitting them to risk and audit partners.
Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Expert (CSOE) or Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Professional (CSOP).
Certified in Sarbanes-Oxley (CSOX) or Sarbanes-Oxley Trained Professional (SOTP).
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Responsibilities

Architect and execute the IT General Controls (ITGC) roadmap for financial reporting systems across planning, testing, evidence collection, and final certification.
Design and implement automated control validation mechanisms to reduce manual work and human error and scale compliance efforts.
Serve as the lead liaison for the CIO, Internal Audit, Finance, and external auditors to streamline testing and align governance standards.
Partner with system owners to evaluate deficiencies and design technically viable, automated remediation plans.
Direct cross-functional compliance initiatives, tracking deliverables, managing resources, and mitigating project timeline risks.
Translate complex audit findings and risk metrics into actionable briefings for executive leadership and steering committees.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Other incentives
Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service
Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, or allowances, depending on the role