Job Specifications
GAQ226R189
Location: While the Bay Area is preferred, we will consider candidates in other locations.
Databricks is looking for a Director, IT Internal Audit to lead our global IT audit team. In this role, you will be accountable for designing and driving the IT SOX program, overseeing risk-based IT audit initiatives, and partnering with executives across IT, Engineering, Security, Accounting, Finance, and Business Operations as you build our IT internal control framework.
You will serve as the primary liaison to senior leadership on IT risk, SOX compliance, and IT governance, while building a high-performing team that delivers measurable impact. This role offers visibility at the highest levels of the organization and requires a balance of strategic foresight, technical expertise, and hands-on leadership.
The Impact You Will Have
Establish and own relationships with senior Engineering and IT partners as their strategic risk advisor on establishing internal controls and process efficiencies, providing insight and direction on risk management and SOX compliance
Build and lead a team of risk and control professionals (both internal and external resources) who possess the knowledge and technical capability to drive value-based audits
Develop, implement, and maintain Databricks’ IT SOX compliance strategy and framework, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements, with a focus on scalability and establishing a common control framework
Implement an IT risk assessment process and develop and own the annual IT internal audit plan for relevant engineering and IT systems and processes
Serve as the subject matter expert and key contact for technology risks and controls within the organization, and be an insightful resource for strategizing on implementing controls in an efficient and effective manner, while balancing the pace and velocity of the organization
Recommend controls to be implemented as part of the new system and process implementations, and collaborate with teams on controls implementation
Lead and manage IT risk assessments, integrated audits, and/or process reviews, including but not limited to cyber security, privacy, and infrastructure internal audits
Continuously help improve the company’s ability to mitigate IT risks and develop recommendations on how to integrate controls as part of daily operations
Collaborate closely with external auditors, providing necessary documentation, evidence, and support for IT SOX audits and other compliance assessments
What We Look For
Minimum of 15+ years of experience, preferably with a mix of external audit/consulting and in-house internal audit experience within publicly traded companies
Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, management information systems, software engineering, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and assessing IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls in a SOX-compliant environment
Deep understanding of common IT control frameworks as they pertain to IT SOX compliance in an engineering environment, with a strong emphasis on the COSO framework.
Deep knowledge of technology environments/controls, including both 3rd party (e.g., AWS, GCP) and home-grown systems, and associated security and compliance considerations relevant to SOX
Mission-driven, enthusiastic to learn and grow; team-oriented with a positive attitude and able to work in a hyper-growth, fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and compliance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong risk management experience, including performing assessments and audits, driving issue impact discussions, and the ability to think strategically about remediation strategies
Pay Range Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
Zone 1 Pay Range
$184,400—$258,200 USD
Pay Range Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation pack
About the Company
Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Block, Comcast, Condé Nast, Rivian, Shell and over 60% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to take control of their data and put it to work with AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe, and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow.
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