Senior IT SOX Specialist

Boeing•Kent, WA

21h•$138,600 - $181,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 escalate 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