SpaceX

IT Internal Audit Manager

SpaceX$140K — $220K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 6+ years of audit experience
  • 7+ years of progressive IT audit, risk, or compliance experience (preferred)
  • Internal audit experience from Big 4 (preferred)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Public company experience with strong SOX 404 ITGC testing experience (preferred)
  • Professional certifications: CISA preferred; CISSP, CIA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent (preferred)
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required authorizations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end IT audits focusing on IT General Controls
  • Evaluate software development lifecycle controls across all phases
  • Design and execute risk-based audit programs for applications and systems
  • Oversee SOX 404 ITGC testing and assess control design
  • Identify control gaps and develop actionable remediation plans
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on strengthening the control environment
  • Stay updated on industry standards and technology trends
  • Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure deadlines are met
  • Deliver clear reporting to leadership

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock options
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or cash awards
Full Job Description
IT INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

SpaceX is seeking an IT Internal Audit Manager to lead SOX Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) and IT-focused audits. This is a hands-on role that will plan and execute software development lifecycle audit work and partner with IT, Engineering, and Finance teams on control design and operating effectiveness during system changes across both packaged and in-house applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead end-to-end IT audits with primary focus on IT General Controls (access management, change management, IT operations, logical security, backup/recovery, and related domains)
  • Evaluate execute software development lifecycle controls across the full lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance), in modern delivery environments
  • Design and execute risk-based audit programs covering application controls, infrastructure, cloud environments, data integrity, and system implementations
  • Perform and oversee SOX 404 ITGC testing and related walkthroughs; assess control design and operating effectiveness
  • Identify control gaps, root causes, and emerging technology risks; develop practical, risk-ranked recommendations and track remediation to closure
  • Collaborate with process owners and engineers to strengthen the control environment and provide consultative guidance on control design during system implementations and process changes
  • Stay current on relevant frameworks, regulations, and technology trends (SOX, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.) and incorporate them into audit approaches
  • Support special projects, investigations, and continuous monitoring initiatives as needed
  • Manage relations with external auditors to ensure deadlines are being met
  • Deliver clear reporting to leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 6+ years of audit experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 7+ years of progressive IT audit, IT risk, or IT compliance experience
  • Internal audit experience from Big 4
  • "Run it like you own it" mentality with the ability to thrive in a high paced, ever-changing environment
  • Strong analytical problem solving and project management skills
  • Public company experience (or equivalent large, complex organization experience) with strong SOX 404 ITGC testing experience
  • Solid understanding of risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks, and audit standards (IIA, ISACA)
  • Professional certifications: CISA (strongly preferred); CISSP, CIA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $140,000.00 - $220,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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