Information Technology; IT Senior Internal Auditor - Hybrid

IT Senior Auditor

Cigna is seeking a strategic, intellectually curious, and results‑driven professional to join its Internal Audit team. This role is critical to advancing our commitment to technology excellence, risk management, and operational integrity. In this position, you will 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.

Cigna encourages and supports the pursuit of advanced certifications and thought leadership in the audit and technology space.

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

• 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) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IT, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
• Experience with complex IT environments (mainframe, midrange, client/server).
• Demonstrated deep understanding of risk and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).
• 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).

• 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 commitment to continuous learning.
• Accountable and professional through all work and commitments.
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry is preferred and considered a valuable asset.
• Positively represents Cigna’s brand in all professional settings.

• Hybrid work from Bloomfield, CT;
  Franklin, TN;
  St.Louis, MO; or Philadelphia, PA.
• If you work 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 10
  
  Mbps download / 5
  
  Mbps upload.

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.