IT Auditor

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an IT Auditor or Senior IT Auditor to join our Internal Audit team in Omaha, NE. You’ll evaluate technology risks and controls across our systems, help strengthen the control environment, and provide independent insights to leaders.

The role covers IT general controls, cybersecurity, cloud, data governance and third‑party technology risk. At the senior level, you’ll lead enterprise technology risk assessments, audit analytics and automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, accounting, cybersecurity, data analytics or related field.
• 2–5 years IT audit/risk/cybersecurity experience for IT Auditor level; 5+ years for Senior IT Auditor.
• Knowledge of IT controls, cybersecurity principles and risk assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001 or CIS Controls.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and communication skills.
• Experience with cloud environments and data analytics tools (SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, Excel).
• Professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CIA, CPA) preferred for IT Auditor level; required for Senior IT Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform risk-based IT audits from risk assessment through reporting.
• Evaluate IT general controls, cybersecurity controls and SDLC processes.
• Assess cloud environments and third-party technology risks.
• Use data analytics to identify trends and control weaknesses.
• Translate technical risks into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Communicate audit findings to management and stakeholders.
• Lead enterprise technology risk assessments and automation initiatives at senior level.
• Follow up on audit findings to verify corrective actions.

Skills

IT auditing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Risk assessment

IT controls

Cybersecurity principles

Cloud environments

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, accounting, cybersecurity, data analytics or a related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Excel

Job description

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.