
IT Audit and Compliance Manager (PCI, SOX)
- Santa Ana, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location: Onsite in Santa Ana, CA
- Compensation: This job is expected to pay about $120,000-140,000 plus 10% bonus and benefits
- Audit & Risk Management – Plan and manage IT audits, test SOX controls, conduct enterprise and third-party risk assessments, implement DLP controls (SSN/PCI), and ensure timely remediation of audit findings.
- Compliance & Governance – Ensure adherence to SOX, PCI-DSS (including 4.0 with scope reduction methods), ISO 27001, and NIST; manage IT compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures; collaborate with legal, finance, and business stakeholders on compliance matters.
- Leadership & Collaboration – Lead and mentor audit/compliance teams, partner with IT/security to strengthen data protection practices, act as liaison with external auditors/regulators, and provide compliance reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Continuous Improvement – Drive automation and efficiency in compliance processes, deliver training and awareness programs to foster a compliance-driven culture, and implement tools to improve monitoring, reporting, and risk management capabilities.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or similar highly desirable.
- 7+ years in IT audit, compliance, or risk management roles.
- Strong background in PCI and SOX compliance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of IT general controls, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience managing audits and compliance projects in large organizations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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