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 (I