Lead, IT Audit and Technology Risk

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the IT SOX lifecycle and enhancing technology controls related to cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure. Success will involve driving automation and efficiency while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and frameworks.

The position requires collaboration with various teams and external auditors, focusing on strategic initiatives and building a culture of accountability. You will also champion the use of AI and modern tools to improve the IT audit function, making it more proactive and effective.

The salary for this role ranges from $185,000 to $220,000 annually, depending on various factors.

Skills that matter here

• IT audit: This role involves overseeing the full IT SOX lifecycle and operational audits.
• cloud security: You will design and improve technology controls within cloud environments.
• cybersecurity: Strong cybersecurity audit experience is essential for this position.
• SaaS: Experience in the software or SaaS industry is crucial for understanding the technology stack.
• DevOps: Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines is necessary for evaluating IT operations.
• CI/CD: You will assess controls related to change management and CI/CD processes.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with over 12 years of experience in IT audit and technology risk.
• Someone who has worked in both Big 4 firms and high-growth tech companies.
• An individual with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly.
• A proactive leader focused on continuous improvement and process design.

From the employer

What You'll Achieve:

• Own the full IT SOX lifecycle — scoping, risk assessment, documentation, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and reporting — driving automation and efficiency across IT general controls (ITGCs) and IT application controls (ITACs)
• Design, operate, and continuously improve technology controls spanning user access and segregation of duties, change management, SDLC and CI/CD pipelines, interfaces, data flows, and system-generated reports
• Design and execute value-added operational IT and cybersecurity audits — across cloud infrastructure, security operations, identity and access management, data protection and privacy, disaster recovery and resilience, and vendor and third-party risk — while driving enterprise-level technology risk assessment that anticipates emerging risks before they materialize
• Serve as a strategic advisor on cross-functional initiatives (product launches, new systems, architecture changes, M&A) and as the primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring sound controls are built in from day one and audit evidence is complete, clear, and timely
• Own IT control deficiencies from identification through sustained remediation while partnering with and educating system owners to build a culture of ownership and accountability
• Champion the adoption of AI and modern tooling — from automated control testing and anomaly detection to continuous monitoring and AI-assisted documentation — to make the IT audit function smarter, faster, and more forward-looking

Skills You'll Need to Bring:

• 12+ years of progressive IT audit, IT SOX, or technology risk experience, with a combination of Big 4 and high-growth technology company experience
• Deep, hands-on ownership of IT SOX/ITGC programs, with a strong understanding of PCAOB standards, SEC requirements, and frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, NIST, and ITIL
• Demonstrated experience designing and leading operational IT audits end to end — including annual planning, risk-based scoping, fieldwork, and reporting — across areas such as IT operations, infrastructure resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity, capacity and availability management, and IT vendor and third-party risk
• Strong cybersecurity audit experience with working fluency in frameworks and regulations such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA, and the ability to translate them into practical, testable controls
• Software or SaaS industry experience is a must — particularly modern cloud-based technology stacks (AWS, GCP, Azure), software development lifecycles, and complex data flows — paired with strong technical knowledge across cloud security configurations, identity and access management, change management, DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise IT operations risks and controls
• Process leadership — a track record of building functions, designing new processes and policies, and driving continuous improvement
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field; CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CPA, or equivalent certification required
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and audit topics into clear language and influence partners across all levels of the organization

What the Company Offers:

• Notion is committed to providing highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits.
• The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided below.
• For roles based in San Francisco, the estimated base salary range for this role is $185,000 - $220,000 per year.