Home/
Search jobs/
Senior IT Audit Contractor | Palo Alto, California
Senior IT Audit Contractor
Back to job search
Back to job search

Palo Alto , California

|

Remote

|

Contract

Palo Alto, California

|

Remote

|

Contract

Job ID 75956|Posted Aug 27, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Bring your IT audit expertise to a high-impact contract role supporting SOX compliance, control testing, and audit readiness for a leading technology environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering with internal teams and external auditors to strengthen controls, support remediation, and deliver clear documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Execute ITGC, ITAC, key report, and SOC 1 testing to support the SOX compliance program
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors throughout testing and review activities
  • Assess controls and help track remediation efforts to resolution
  • Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready documentation
  • Support CUEC mapping and related review activities
  • Contribute to a structured audit process with strong communication and follow-through

Skills

  • 4+ years of IT audit experience
  • Hands-on experience with SOX ITGC and ITAC testing
  • Experience performing key report testing
  • Knowledge of SOC 1 reviews and CUEC mapping
  • Experience coordinating with external auditors
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent documentation and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams

Preferred Skills

  • Big 4 audit background
  • CISA certification
  • Experience with AuditBoard
  • SaaS or technology industry experience
  • Experience with SailPoint audit or implementation

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all qualified candidates feel valued and supported. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you meet the core qualifications and are excited about the opportunity.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

We're sorry!

Applications from candidates outside of our global target markets are currently not accepted through Job Board - but that could change in the future. We will update Job Board if we expand to your market. Do you have other candidate related questions? Contact us today.
Contact us
Return to home

We're sorry!

Applications outside of the assigned country are currently not accepted for this job - but that doesn't mean we can't work with you. Visit our Job Board to view the jobs available within your market.
View available jobs
Contact us

Access denied.

Users logged in to client accounts are unable to access Job Board. If you are interested in viewing and applying for open jobs, please log out of your current account. If you are a hiring manager interested in viewing candidates available to hire, click below to go to Talent Board.
Go to Talent Board
Explore Horizontal
Talk to an expert
Expertise
Solutions
Company
Need a digital marketing solution? Visit our partner company Horizontal Digital. (Opens in a new tab)
Privacy Policy | Terms And Conditions | Accessibility | CA Privacy Notice |
©Horizontal Talent 2026
Horizontal Integration is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
| Protect yourself from job scams
Badge
Horizontal is a minority-owned business that is certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).