Job Description
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 processes.
- Experience with the system development life cycle (SDLC) and large-scale system implementations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analytics tools (e.g., Databricks, ACL, Tableau, Power BI).
Knowledge and Abilities: - Collaborates effectively within the team and cross-functional teams to research and resolve issues using innovative and practical solutions.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to executive audiences.
- Provides and welcomes constructive feedback in real-time to help with continuous self and team improvement.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, thriving well under pressure.
- High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Owns personal growth, development and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Accountable and professional in all work and commitments.
- Knowledge of the healthcare industry is preferred and considered a valuable asset.
- Positively represent Cigna's brand in all professional settings.
- Location : Hybrid work from Bloomfield, CT; Franklin, TN; St. Louis, MO; or Philadelphia, PA
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
About The Cigna Group Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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