SOX Automation Engineer

ELYON International

. Assess existing SOX processes and identify opportunities to reduce manual compliance activities through automation .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90 - $100 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance automation, including the design and implementation of scalable automation solutions using Ansible and Chef. Capable of leading initiatives that enhance compliance processes while ensuring audit readiness and security across diverse technology environments.

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Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) ComplianceAnsible AutomationChef AutomationAutomation Architecture DevelopmentIT General Controls (ITGCs)

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Hard Skills

SOX Process AutomationAutomation Framework DesignAutomated Workflow DevelopmentEvidence Collection AutomationRisk-Based Automation ApproachesConfiguration Management SolutionsControl Execution AutomationCompliance Validation AutomationRemediation Workflow AutomationScalable Automation Solutions

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleChefAutomation TechnologiesWindowsLinuxDatabase InfrastructureEnterprise SystemsSecurity ControlsCompliance PlatformsInfrastructure Platforms

Industry Keywords

SOX Section 404Access ManagementChange ManagementConfiguration ManagementIT OperationsAudit ReadinessGovernance PracticesTechnical Design PrinciplesEnterprise-Wide Automation StrategyCompliance Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleChefCyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess existing SOX processes and identify opportunities to reduce manual compliance activities through automation
Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide SOX automation architecture and implementation roadmap
Design, develop, test, and deploy automation solutions using Ansible, Chef, and other appropriate technologies
Implement standardized SOX automation across enterprise architectures, operating systems, applications, and infrastructure platforms
Automate control execution, evidence collection, compliance validation, exception reporting, and remediation workflows
Collaborate with audit and compliance teams to ensure automated solutions satisfy SOX control objectives and evidence requirements
Monitor and continuously improve the effectiveness, reliability, scalability, and maintainability of SOX automation solutions
Serve as a technical subject matter expert for SOX process automation
Lead automation initiatives from initial assessment and architecture through implementation, testing, and operational support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements, particularly SOX Section 404 and IT General Controls (ITGCs)
Extensive experience with SOX processes, including access management, change management, configuration management, IT operations, and evidence collection
Experience identifying opportunities to automate manual SOX controls while maintaining compliance and audit readiness
Ability to translate SOX control requirements into technical specifications and automated workflows
Experience working with internal audit, external auditors, cybersecurity, and compliance teams
Ability to architect and execute an enterprise-wide SOX automation strategy across diverse technologies, platforms, and infrastructure environments
Ability to assess existing SOX processes, identify automation opportunities, and develop a comprehensive automation roadmap
Experience designing scalable, reusable, and standardized automation frameworks
Ability to develop automation architectures integrating enterprise systems, security controls, and compliance platforms
Strong understanding of risk-based automation approaches
Ability to establish automation standards, governance practices, and technical design principles
Extensive hands-on experience with Ansible, Chef, and other infrastructure automation technologies
Experience developing automated workflows for SOX control execution, validation, monitoring, remediation, and evidence collection
Ability to create reusable automation scripts, playbooks, cookbooks, and configuration management solutions
Experience automating compliance processes across Windows, Linux, database infrastructure, and applications
Ability to develop automation solutions across multiple technology stacks and architectural environments
Ability to address architectural complexities, dependencies, and security requirements
Ability to ensure automated controls are secured, tested, documented, and auditable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience collaborating with enterprise architects, infrastructure engineers, cybersecurity teams, application owners, and audit professionals
Ability to communicate strategies, designs, risks, and implementation plans to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead automation initiatives from assessment and architecture through implementation, testing, and operational support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid sick leave
Medical/Dental (optional)
401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional)
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Optional Life Insurance