Information Protection Advisor

POSITION SUMMARY
The IT Risk and Compliance team aims to enhance Cigna’s security and compliance posture by ensuring appropriate risk mitigation strategies are applied to applicable environments. The Information Protection Advisor will collaborate with organization-wide teams to drive better control and risk mitigation practices, identify gaps in controls, and support SOX and SOC1 audit activities. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and skillset to understand audit best practices. This position will conduct controls design assessments and work with various parts of the business to remediate controls gaps.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Execute key functions of the IT Risk and Compliance program.
• Deliver against timelines and manage deliverables.
• Meet frequently with enterprise control owners to educate teams on required control activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams to interpret control requirements and design appropriate controls.
• Assess controls for appropriateness and draft work papers to document the work performed.
• Identify and communicate internal and external security/audit risk through the collection and analysis of internal control evidence.
• Special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred with 2-3 years relevant experience- intern or/ relative education projects will be considered
• 3-4 years’ experience in relevant field without a college degree
• Strong understanding of controls, risk, and audit methodology
• Self- starter, action oriented, results driven.
• CISA, CIA, CISM, or CISSP preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and communications skills.
• Focus on quality and service.
• Experience working with cross-functional departments to research and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage a heavy workload.
• Knowledge of audit standards, policies and procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with Management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with presentation skills.

About Cigna
Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives. What difference will you make?

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.

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