IT Auditor

At the senior level, you’ll also take a leadership role in enterprise technology risk assessments, IT audit activities, audit analytics and automation initiatives, and Internal Audit’s participation in technology projects. In this role, you’ll evaluate technology risks and controls across our systems and business operations, helping strengthen our control environment while providing independent, objective insights to leaders throughout the organization.

Overview:

Are you ready to bring your technology expertise, curiosity and risk mindset to a role where your work can make an impact across the organization?

 

Physicians Mutual is looking for an IT Auditor or Senior IT Auditor to join our Internal Audit team! We’re open to hiring at either level based on the experience, certifications and leadership capabilities you bring.

 

In this role, you’ll evaluate technology risks and controls across our systems and business operations, helping strengthen our control environment while providing independent, objective insights to leaders throughout the organization. You’ll work across areas including IT general controls, cybersecurity, cloud computing, application controls, data governance and third-party technology risk.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform risk-based IT audits, from risk assessment and testing through documentation and reporting.
• Evaluate IT general controls, cybersecurity controls, application controls and system development lifecycle processes.
• Assess cloud environments, third-party technology providers and emerging technology risks.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, anomalies and potential control weaknesses.
• Translate technical risks into clear, business-focused insights and actionable recommendations.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
• Provide risk and control perspectives on system implementations, cloud migrations, process improvements and emerging technologies, including AI and automation.
• Follow up on audit findings to validate that corrective actions effectively address identified risks.

At the senior level, you’ll also take a leadership role in enterprise technology risk assessments, IT audit activities, audit analytics and automation initiatives, and Internal Audit’s participation in technology projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, accounting, cybersecurity, data analytics or a related field.
• Experience in IT audit, IT risk, cybersecurity, public accounting or a related field — typically 2-5 years for the IT Auditor level and 5-plus years for the Senior IT Auditor level.
• Knowledge of IT controls, cybersecurity principles and risk assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001 or CIS Controls.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and communication skills.
• Experience with cloud environments and data analytics tools such as SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau or Excel is preferred.
• A professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CIA or CPA is preferred for the IT Auditor level and required for the Senior IT Auditor level.

About Us:

Health. Life. Retirement. The Physicians Mutual family empowers people from all walks of life to enjoy the financial security they deserve. That’s what Insurance for all of us® is about.

The Physicians Mutual family includes Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Physicians Life Insurance Company and Physicians Select Insurance Company. Physicians Mutual offers reliable dental and supplemental health insurance, and pet insurance. Physicians Life provides important life insurance, Medicare Supplement insurance and coverage for funeral pre-planning. Physicians Select Insurance Company additionally offers exclusive Medicare Supplement insurance.

Since our start in 1902, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future.

But the achievement we’re most proud of? We have a 95% customer satisfaction rating — a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.