Principal IT SOX Lead

Verizon•Irving, TX

2d•$120,500 - $231,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal IT SOX Lead leads Verizon’s IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance lifecycle across IT applications, bridging IT engineering and executive leadership to maintain financial control integrity. The role modernizes compliance through automated controls, audits modern CI/CD pipelines, and serves as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors. The position 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, leads cross-functional compliance initiatives, and translates audit findings and risk metrics into executive briefings. This is a hybrid role, with a defined work location, work from home, and at least three days per week in the office. Scheduled hours are 40 per week.

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 or infrastructure security.
Advanced knowledge of SOX audit frameworks, US GAAP/SOX requirements, and ITGC evaluation techniques.
Ability to translate raw 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, self-directed approach and ability to drive change and manage multiple projects.
Experience across the Security and Compliance domain and ability to apply this knowledge to drive cross-organizational initiatives.
Ability to design technically sound control improvements before submission 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 roadmap for financial reporting systems, including planning, testing, evidence collection, and final certification.
Design and implement automated control validation mechanisms to reduce manual processes and human error and scale compliance.
Serve as 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, track deliverables, manage resources, and mitigate project timeline risks.
Translate audit findings and risk metrics into actionable briefings for executive leadership and steering committees.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Incentives
Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service