Senior Internal Auditor II – IT

Illumina

Senior Internal Auditor II at Illumina managing SOX compliance and conducting IT advisory engagements. Collaborating with stakeholders and evaluating internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,700 - $161,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and/or execute assigned components of the Company’s SOX compliance program, including risk assessment, scoping, walkthroughs, and testing of IT general and application controls
Collaborate with external auditors to support SOX-related assurance activities and SEC reporting timelines
Independently evaluate control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and partner with control owners in their design and implementation of remediation actions, through to closure
Review and maintain high-quality SOX documentation, including narratives, process flowcharts, control descriptions, and risk and control matrices
Support periodic updates to control design to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability
Build strong, trusted relationships with cross-functional partners at various levels of management
Maintain Internal Audit systems and tools infrastructure and implement departmental technology initiatives
Assist with and/or lead departmental initiatives, special projects, and Finance-wide initiatives as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of progressive audit experience in a public accounting firm and/or multinational public company with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
Experience designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls in a multinational environment
Knowledge of IT General Controls, Application Controls, cybersecurity, and ERP environments (SAP preferred)
Experience working in life sciences, biotech, technology, or pharmaceutical industries preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

access to genomics sequencing
family planning
health/dental/vision
retirement benefits
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

SOX compliancerisk assessmentIT general controlsapplication controlsroot cause analysiscontrol designcontrol deficienciesprocess flowchartsrisk and control matricescybersecurity

Soft Skills

collaborationrelationship buildingcommunicationindependenceproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsattention to detailanalytical thinkingproject management