- Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.
- We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.
- Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program.
As an IT Auditor Intern, you’ll be part of the team that helps safeguard the technology foundation powering our business. Think of Internal Audit as a blend of detective work, problem-solving, and systems thinking, and you’ll be right in the center of it.
Your Next Career Opportunity – IT Systems Audit & SOX Compliance
You’ll get hands-on experience working with real systems, real controls, and real stakeholders across the organization. From learning how enterprise systems operate behind the scenes to understanding how risks are managed at scale, you’ll build skills that translate directly into careers in IT Audit, Cybersecurity, Technology Risk, and beyond.
This internship isn’t about watching from the sidelines; instead, you’ll actively contribute to projects that matter. You’ll test key technology controls, uncover insights that drive better decisions, and help strengthen the reliability and security of critical systems. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with experienced auditors who will support your learning, challenge your thinking, and help you grow.
If you're curious, love understanding how things work, enjoy solving puzzles, and want meaningful experience that sets you apart in today’s tech-driven environment, this role is designed for you.
What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities
Support SOX IT controls testing including IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, and key reports across multiple systems.
Participate in process walkthroughs and assist in documenting business processes, control points, and audit observations.
Assist with evaluating IT risks and controls, including user access management, change management, and IT operations.
Analyze data from various systems to support audit testing, validation, and reporting.
Contribute to identifying control gaps, assessing their potential impact, and developing practical recommendations.
Help prepare audit workpapers, dashboards, and management status updates that summarize testing progress and results.
Research IT audit trends, SOX regulatory updates, and industry best practices to support continuous improvement.
Provide general departmental support, including ad-hoc administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.
What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements
Currently pursuing (or recently completed within the last 12 months) a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and collaborate within a team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to data tools like Excel PivotTables, Power BI, or SQL is a plus.
Basic understanding of IT controls, cybersecurity principles, or technology operations (coursework is acceptable).
Prior internship, work experience, or relevant class project related to IT, audit, or risk management is a plus.
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Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
Ability to stand, walk and sit.
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
Sitting up to 90% of the day.
Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office/ Cubicle workspace.
Moderate noise level.
SBA Communications Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are consistently presented as core parts of a comprehensive package. These offerings are often characterized as competitive and well-regarded.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, company holidays, and a sizable PTO bank are complemented by volunteer time off. Parental and disability leaves add to the overall breadth of time-off options.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs such as RSUs and an ESPP are highlighted as meaningful components that foster an ownership mindset. Total compensation is frequently viewed more favorably when equity is included.
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What We Do
SBA Communications Corporation is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure including towers, buildings, rooftops, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cells. With a portfolio of high-quality and exclusive communications sites throughout the Americas and Africa, SBA is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC. SBA is part of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the top Real Estate Investment Trusts based on market capitalization. An industry leader with more than 30 years of experience and expertise, SBA has participated in the creation of the shared infrastructure model for carriers that helped to facilitate the expansion of the mobile industry. Our principal operations and offices are in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa and Tanzania. Our commitment to Building Better Wireless® includes: Leasing antenna space on our multi-tenant towers and other structures to a variety of wireless service providers under long-term lease contracts. We build our towers at the request of wireless carriers, leveraging our in-house experience in site acquisition, zoning and construction. Assisting wireless service providers and operators in developing their own networks through site acquisition, zoning, construction and equipment installation. Our extensive site development experience includes participation in the development of more than 120,000 communication sites. Working with property owners to strategically develop and monetize the wireless infrastructure potential of their real estate assets. SBA also currently manages approximately 45,000 communication site locations on behalf of third-party landlords. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
