Senior Cyber Security Controls Assessor
Oakland, CA-Hybrid
8 months+
*****Local candidates only****
 
Role Overview:
The Senior SOX IT Tester will execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing activities focused exclusively on IT General Controls (ITGCs). This role requires deep technical expertise in IT audit and the ability to partner with IT and Internal Audit.

Top Skills:

• Hands-on experience leading or supporting SOX compliance programs, including planning, execution (walkthroughs and testing), and reporting.
• Evidence of successful collaboration with external auditors and internal stakeholders during SOX cycles.
• Ability to create pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formulas for data analysis

Key Responsibilities:

• Support SOX Lead on ITGC testing efforts.
• Drive planning and execution for quarterly SOX IT compliance testing.
• Conduct complex ITGC walkthroughs with system owners, validate control design, and document narratives.
• Review test plans, evidence, and workpapers to ensure compliance with internal audit standards.
• Identify IT control deficiencies, provide strategic remediation guidance, and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate with system contacts to ensure timely evidence collection and completion of testing.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills for data analysis, dashboards, and reporting automation.
• Partner with IT teams to resolve control gaps and support audit readiness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of IT Audit experience, including SOX ITGC testing.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance requirements, COSO framework, and IT control concepts.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, complex formulas).
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead projects under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CISSP.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and audit tools.
• Familiarity with COBIT, NIST, or other IT control frameworks.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective stakeholder communication and leadership presence.
• Ability to adapt to evolving compliance requirements and fast-paced environments.

 
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 60.00/hr.