Information Technology Internal Auditor

Physicians Mutual; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Physicians Mutual is seeking an IT Auditor or Senior IT Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. Evaluate technology risks and controls across systems and operations, delivering independent insights to leaders.

The role covers IT general controls, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data governance and third‑party technology risk, with data analytics to spot trends and risks. 2–5 years for IT Auditor; 5+ years for Senior IT Auditor; certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in information systems, cybersecurity, accounting or related field.
• 2–5 years IT audit or related experience for IT Auditor level; 5+ years for Senior IT Auditor.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA or CPA preferred/required for Senior level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform risk-based IT audits focusing on technology and business risks.
• Assess environments and processes to understand risk exposure and effectiveness of mitigations.
• Evaluate cybersecurity, cloud, data, application and third‑party technology risks.
• Identify emerging technology risks and assess impact on operations and objectives.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, anomalies and areas for deeper review.
• Translate technology risks into clear, business-focused insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand changes in systems and tech landscape introducing risks.
• Provide independent risk perspective on system implementations, cloud migrations and AI initiatives.
• Monitor risks and management actions to ensure exposures are addressed.

Skills

IT auditing

IT risk assessment

Cybersecurity principles

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Excel

Job description

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 focused on identifying and evaluating significant technology and business risks.
• Assess technology environments, processes and systems to understand risk exposure and the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate cybersecurity, cloud, data, application and third-party technology risks.
• Identify emerging technology risks and assess their potential impact on business operations and strategic objectives.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, emerging risks and areas requiring deeper evaluation.
• Translate complex technology risks into clear, business-focused insights and practical recommendations.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to understand changes in systems, processes and the technology environment that may introduce new or evolving risks.
• Provide an independent risk perspective on system implementations, cloud migrations, process improvements, AI, automation and other technology initiatives.
• Monitor identified risks and management actions to evaluate whether risk exposure has been appropriately addressed.

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.