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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Auditor - **Company:** UNUM Group - **Location:** Chattanooga, TN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $73,300.0 - $150,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Business Software, Information Systems, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows PowerShell, Productivity Software, Power BI, SQL Databases, Scripting, IT General Controls (ITGC), Information Technology - **Published:** October 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://unum.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chattanooga-Tennessee-USA/Senior-IT-Auditor_836535 ## About the Role * Relevant four-year degree in information systems, computer science, finance/accounting, or other related field required with 3 to 7 years' work experience. * Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA) preferred or working towards certification. * Use technology knowledge to identify risks and consult on activities that enable smart risk taking and the achievement of company objectives. * Strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, and demonstrated curiosity. * Act on feedback from managers and solve problems in a collaborative way. * Commit quickly and positively to change; promote and role model effective change behavior, including adoption of new processes and technologies. * Effective, inclusive, and succinct oral and written communicator who actively listens, builds strong connections, instills trust, influences, and aligns stakeholders. * Successfully communicate complex information to diverse audiences, tailoring your communication style to the needs of your audience. * Use data to provide comprehensive insights, enable better decision-making, and tell a story. * Operate with a continuous improvement mindset, seeking more efficient ways of working, sharing knowledge, and encouraging others to pursue improvement opportunities. * Attention to detail while effectively and independently prioritizing work and managing multiple projects simultaneously. * Ability to link a strong understanding of business processes, business drivers, and changes to other business areas, risks, issues, and trends that that result in actionable outcomes. * Strong Excel skills and proficient in Word and PowerPoint. * Basic skills in scripting or automated testing/analysis (e.g., Python, PowerShell, R) a plus. Technical Competencies * Familiarity with audit principles and practices in alignment with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) Global Internal Audit Standards. * Familiarity with Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) control framework for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial reporting. ## Description This job profile is a senior level position that performs moderately complex audit activities specializing in the functional area of technology in Internal Audit. This position works individually and in teams with minimal direction from management. At this level, individuals contribute to audit or project objectives using audit or business experience, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking, decision making, and professional judgment., * Act as a mentor/coach to develop, challenge, empower, and share knowledge with team members within Global Audit, where applicable, to achieve results and seek growth opportunities. * Leverage and continuously improve audit knowledge and application of audit principles, practices, frameworks, and methodology. * Share responsibility for completing quality audit activities in support of team performance goals and metrics. * Work independently and in teams to plan, organize, and prioritize work across multiple audits and initiatives, and may lead audits with less complexity. * Invest in ongoing learning (e.g., departmental trainings, professional learning opportunities, and certifications such as CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE) to deepen your skills, while also supporting others by sharing developmental opportunities and personal learnings. * Utilize audit management software (Oprto), data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Microsoft Power BI), productivity software (Microsoft Office), and applicable analytics to work effectively and support the technical development of others. * Support your team in planning, organizing, researching best practices, and completing the steps of the internal audit lifecycle to assess whether risks related to business applications and infrastructure are being managed. * Design and complete testing to evaluate the strength and effectiveness of processes/controls using a risk-based audit approach. * Leverage strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail to identify risks affecting the company, including assurance on compliance with applicable regulations such as IT general controls in scope for the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX). * Collaborate with team members, business partners, and external consultants to assess the business impact of IT related risks and recommend appropriate actions. * Assist in the development and presentation of audit results to business partners, including senior leaders, in a way that can be consumed, agreed to, and will inspire action. * Build relationships with a broad range of technical professionals, business areas, and leaders while continuing to expand knowledge of various processes, IT systems, and industry trends to advise senior leaders and provide forward-looking insights that reduce risk. * Perform moderately complex analysis of IT and business data to identify risks and assess control deficiencies.