IT Auditor

CNO Financial Group

IT Auditor responsible for identifying audit risks, evaluating internal controls, and drafting audit recommendations. Joining CNO Financial Group, a leading insurance and financial services company.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $67,000 - $100,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management, with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and industry standards. Proficient in evaluating internal controls and providing actionable audit recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.

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IT Audit ExperienceKnowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSSProficiency in Microsoft Excel and SharePointUnderstanding of Cybersecurity PrinciplesExperience in IT Governance and Risk Management

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Hard Skills

IT AuditRisk ManagementInternal Controls EvaluationData AnalysisTechnical ResearchAudit Procedures ExecutionDocumentation SkillsCost Savings IdentificationOperational Efficiency ImprovementStakeholder Interviewing

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft SharePointCloud ComputingDatabase ManagementVirtualizationAccess Management

Industry Keywords

IT ComplianceIT GovernanceCybersecurityAudit RecommendationsAudit ReportsStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify preliminary audit scoping, including performing technical research, conducting stakeholder interviews, and preparing audit questionnaires.
Perform walkthroughs, identifying and documenting risks and controls.
Execute specific audit procedures and prepare work, documenting the procedures performed.
Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to identify key controls, weaknesses, and compensating controls, identifying areas for improved control, cost savings, and operational efficiency.
Draft audit recommendations for inclusion in audit reports and memos for review by Audit Manager.
Perform follow-up work on past audit recommendations to determine adequacy of corrective actions taken by management.
Complete work timely and accurately to ensure project milestones are achieved, implementing effective problem-solving skills.
Apply judgment to ensure professional standards are satisfied, with guidance from colleagues.
Identify matters and issues that should be reviewed and/or escalated to higher levels of management.
Provide guidance to IT staff implementing technical controls.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, accounting, finance or a related field.
One year of experience in IT audit (internal or external), IT Compliance, IT Governance, or IT Risk Management or three years of technical networking, infrastructure or cybersecurity experience.
Familiarity with industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, or PCI-DSS.
Proficiency in Microsoft products, especially Excel and SharePoint.
Knowledgeable in IT systems and infrastructures, including infrastructure technologies and architectures, virtualization, cloud computing, database management, application development, data governance, and access management.
Understand cybersecurity principles and practices.
Can analyze and interpret complex data and systems.
Exhibit excellence communication and interpersonal skills.
Can work independently as well as with a team.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and initiative.
Have strong attention to detail and prioritization skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Performance-based bonus or sales incentive
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short-term & long-term disability insurance
Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays
Paid parental leave
Company-paid life insurance
Mental & Financial Well-Being resources