IT Senior Internal Auditor - Hybrid

Cigna is seeking a strategic, intellectually curious, and results-driven professional to join its Internal Audit team as an IT Audit Advisor.

This role is critical to advancing our commitment to technology excellence, risk management, and operational integrity.

Advisors are expected to lead and contribute to high-impact audits that align with enterprise-wide initiatives and strategic priorities.

This position offers direct exposure to senior IT and business leadership, providing opportunities to influence decision-making and drive meaningful improvements across the organization.

Advisors are expected to bring deep technical expertise, sharp analytical thinking, and a proactive mindset to assess risks, evaluate controls, and recommend enhancements that strengthen Cigna's technology environment.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in dynamic environments and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

Cigna fosters a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.

Advisors are supported through targeted training, coaching, and access to internal and external learning opportunities.

We encourage and support the pursuit of advanced certifications and thought leadership in the audit and technology space.

Key responsibilities:


* Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders to support audit engagement success and promote collaboration.


* Independently assesses functions and activities to evaluate operational effectiveness and control adequacy.


* Plan and scope audits that align with organizational priorities and risk profiles.


* Analyze complex data and evidence to form objective, actionable insights.


* Communicate findings clearly and persuasively to senior leadership.


* Prepare high-impact audit reports tailored to stakeholder needs.


* Monitor finding remediation efforts and provide strategic guidance on risk mitigation.


* Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex issues.


* Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.


* Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects.

Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.


* 3+ years of experience in internal or external IT auditing, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.


* Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CIA, or other relevant credentials) strongly preferred.


* Strong knowledge of IT, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.


* Experience with complex IT environments (mainframe, midrange, client/server).


* Demonstrate a deep understanding of risk and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).


* Possess technical fluency across the IT stack, including network, operating system, database, and application layers.


* Proven ability to assess automated controls and IT-dependent proc...