IT Internal Audit Analyst

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role

Elastic is seeking a highly-motivated professional to assist with the execution of the IT SOX Program and Operational Internal Audits. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong candidate to join our team to help develop and scale our IT Audit Department to support Elastic’s rapid growth!

As an IT Internal Audit Analyst, you will assist in evaluating technical aspects of systems, processes and controls, identifying and mitigating control gaps, partnering with business and engineering teams to support the company’s growth and expansion, and ensuring compliance with SOX 404 and specific other regulatory requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

• Implement key elements of IT SOX compliance, internal audits, and ad-hoc projects.
• Lead and document walkthroughs, and influence the audit scoping of systems and internal controls.
• Build and perform testing of internal controls including IT General Controls (ITGCs), and IT Application Controls (ITACs).
• Advocate for continuous improvement of IT Audit testing through programming, automation, and data analytics.
• Work with control owners to ensure quality, consistency and scalability of new and existing controls.
• Identify and communicate internal control gaps and process improvements to relevant parties and track them from remediation to closure.
• Work closely with external auditors to ensure the SOX Program runs as efficiently as possible.

What You Bring

• 2+ years experience in IT Internal Audit and/or SOX compliance. Experience with public company audits is a must.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Information Systems or Finance/Accounting.
• Industry certifications in security, technology, and/or accounting such as CISA, CPA, CISSP, or CISM are preferred.
• Prior experience performing Operational and Risk Based IT Audits.
• A fast learner who can quickly absorb the complexity and nuances of our business and cloud architecture.
• Excellent technical and communication skills, both written and verbal.

 

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Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary.  This role does not have a variable compensation component.  

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below.  In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below. 

These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.  

An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program.  Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.

The typical starting salary range for this role is:$74,200—$117,400 USDThe typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is:$89,000—$140,800 USD

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.

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