Job Description

Provides expert content/professional leadership on complex Information Protection assignments/projects. Viewed as an expert in a specific aspect of information security. Undertakes specific projects requiring additional specialized technical knowledge. Makes well-thought-out decisions on complex information security issues. Identifies, evaluates, conducts, schedules and leads technical analyses functions to ensure all applicable IS security requirements are met. Provides technical analysis of requirements necessary for the protection of all information processed, stored, or transmitted by systems. Coordinates with users to determine requirements. May conduct security reviews of external service providers and outsourcing vendors and systems reviews to ensure appropriate security implementation. Exercises considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives. Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders. Focuses on providing thought leadership within Information Protection but works on broader projects, which require understanding of wider business. Recognized internally as a subject matter expert.The position is in the Cyber Risk Assurance (CRA) team, in the Cigna Information Protection (CIP) department. CIP is responsible for managing information security, including security risk management, for the organization. The CRA team is responsible for security assurance-related activities associated with all lines of business and technologies.The Cyber Risk Assurance Advisor role offers you the opportunity to support discretionary and recurring assessments related to security and privacy regulatory requirements. The Cyber Risk Assurance Advisor will collaborate with team members on projects such as asset-level compliance assessments, annual cyber maturity benchmarking analyses, and readiness \xe2\x80\x9cpre-assessments\xe2\x80\x9d for other potential certifications or emerging requirements.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and challenge scope and boundaries of assessments

• Utilize knowledge of various cloud providers and on-site infrastructure to effectively navigate the applicability of controls

• Lead, facilitate and conduct control design and effectiveness testing

• Mentor team members

• Develop strong relationships with IT process/control owners

• Analyze recurring control weaknesses to identify root cause issues.

• Lead information gathering walkthroughs

• Effectively communicate project status to team members and senior management

• Consult with business stakeholders and enable them to make informed risk management decisions

• Provide new insight and influence positive change in the control environment

• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities

QUALIFICATIONS:- 4+ years of IT audit, IT risk management or IT compliance experience with a Bachelor\'s Degree in computer related field or equivalent (client-facing consulting experience is a plus)- Certification in information security and/or audit (CISA, Security+, SSCP, GSEC, etc)- Experience leading assessments of organizations and systems against control frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, HITRUST, ISO 27001/2 and/or HIPAA- Strong written and oral communication skills- Strong presentation skills- Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel- Experience working in large, complex IT organizationsIf you will be working 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 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 97,700 - 162,900 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That\xe2\x80\x99s why you\xe2\x80\x99ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit .About The Cigna GroupDoing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.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.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

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