SOX Compliance Expert

Who are we? Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work. Job Summary The DIO SOX Compliance Expert serves as part of the Risk and Compliance function within the DIO organization, responsible for ensuring that IT systems, processes, and controls comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and other regulatory requirements. This role acts as a key liaison between internal audit, external auditors, and DIO teams, coordinating and supporting IT audits across multiple domains, including SOX, cybersecurity, IT governance, data governance, and AI governance. Responsibilities include assessing, implementing, and monitoring IT controls related to financial reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, and supporting enterprise audit processes. The position also involves developing and maintaining an annual risk-based audit plan for DIO, executing planned activities and special projects requested by management or the audit committee, and clearly communicating results with actionable recommendations. In addition, the role is accountable for tracking findings, following up on management action plans, and providing timely updates and escalations to management and the audit committee to ensure risks are appropriately managed and remediated. Responsibilities SOX Oversight & Readiness Provide guidance and advisory support to first line teams on the design of SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs) and key application controls, ensuring they are risk-based and aligned with leading practices Monitor control execution and evidence preparation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness before internal or external audit testing begins Track the progress of management action plans for identified deficiencies and escalate delays or high-risk issues to leadership Support leadership with regular reporting on SOX status, open issues, and remediation progress Coordination (SOX and Broader IT Audits) Act as the primary point of contact for IA and external auditors during SOX and other IT audits Coordinate walkthroughs, testing requests, and evidence collection across DIO teams to ensure timely and accurate responses Education & Partnership with First Line Coach and educate the first line of defense on internal control concepts, SOX requirements, and best practices to improve control execution and documentation quality Build awareness and accountability across DIO teams by communicating the "why" behind controls and compliance requirements Partner with technology and operations leaders to embed controls into processes and system design, reducing audit issues over time Risk Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Monitor for trends and emerging risks in areas such as Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Data & AI governance, providing insights to leadership Use industry-leading frameworks such as COBIT, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks to benchmark and enhance DIO's control environment Identify opportunities to streamline and automate compliance processes, improving efficiency while maintaining strong risk coverage Stay current on evolving SOX regulations and industry best practices Qualifications Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a business, IT, or related role Preferred: Prior experience with a Big Four audit or consulting firm, specializing in IT audit, SOX compliance, or technology risk management Hands-on experience with IT infrastructure, cyberse