IT Audit Compliance Engineer; No Sponsorship​/No Remote

Overview

This is an on-site role based in East Haven, CT. Candidates must live within commuting distance and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Title: IT Audit Compliance Engineer

About Us:

We are a premier retailer known for our commitment to innovation, quality and customer service. We are preparing to transition into a publicly-traded company within the next 6–12 months, and are building a future-ready IT audit function that emphasizes automation, efficiency, and compliance with SOX and regulatory requirements.

To support this transformation, we are seeking an IT Audit Compliance Engineer—a tech-savvy professional who can not only execute audit procedures but also help engineer automated solutions to streamline evidence gathering and testing. This role is designed for someone who is hands-on and comfortable navigating technical environments and utilizing modern tools to drive a more efficient audit process.

• Tripwire Administration: monitor configuration and system changes to test and maintain the integrity of systems and platforms throughout the IT environment.
• Automated ITGC Execution:
  Develop and execute Power Shell and Python scripts to automate ITGC testing workflows and evidence collection.
• External Audit
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) testing, evidence gathering, and system walkthroughs.
• Remediation Engineering:
  Partner with technical teams to remediate control gaps identified during SOX audits and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Log Analysis:
  Analyze system logs and event data to validate control performance and identify anomalies.
• Process Improvement:
  Partner with business teams to identify manual control deficiencies and engineer automated improvements.
• Documentation:
  Maintain comprehensive documentation for all audit workflows and scripts, ensuring transparency and repeatability.
• Audit Readiness:
  Support internal and external audits by utilizing self-service tooling for audit readiness.
• Data Integrity:
  Ensure the integrity of audit trails and secure storage of audit evidence.
• Compliance Monitoring:
  Stay up to date with compliance requirements and ensure technical controls are aligned with them.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  2–5 years of experience in IT audit, GRC, or IT Engineering roles.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Experience with Wrike or similar ticketing/project management tools.
• Technical Aptitude:
  Proficiency with Tripwire and Workiva GRC is preferred.
• Familiarity with Power Shell and Python for audit data analysis and automation.
• Experience analyzing and parsing system logs, event data, and access controls.
• Familiarity with directory services (e.g., Active Directory), logging platforms, and file systems.
• Compliance:
  Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards such as SOX, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Strong documentation and process management skills to support audit traceability.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work across multiple audits and compliance initiatives.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, especially when working with engineering and non-technical staff.

• One or more of the following is preferred: CISA, CISSP, CIA, CRISC, CPA (with IT audit experience), CEH, COBIT Foundation, or ITIL Foundation/Practitioner.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A key role in our transition to becoming a publicly-traded company.
• Opportunities to shape audit practices and leverage modern technology.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your input drives real impact.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.