Date: Dec 7, 2025 Primary Location: Charlotte, NC, US Company: Lincoln Financial Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); US All Regions Work Arrangement: Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location. Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity. Requisition #: 74448 The Role at a Glance We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior IT Auditor who is a self-starter and initiative driven, ready to take ownership of critical audit processes and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This position is perfect for someone inclined to leverage their IT Audit (and IT) expertise in an internal audit environment, while focusing on an in-depth review of IT systems, cybersecurity and data integrity controls. If you are passionate about driving improvements and ensuring robust IT governance, we want to hear from you. What you'll be doing

• Plan audit engagements, identify inherent risks and control objectives, perform risk assessments and identify IT-related risks and vulnerabilities based on business objectives, regulatory requirements, and emerging threats.
• Conduct end to end audit engagements, perform detailed testing, facilitate meetings, and document and review the results of testing according to internal audit methodology.
• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, risk criteria, and recommendations for management, lead audit closing meetings, and ensure all audit documentation is finalized and conforms with department policies and standards.
• Monitor and report on issue identification / retesting / closure status.
• Manage co-source partner(s) and ensure they are adhering to LF IA methodology, review deliverables, and hold them accountable for budget and scope.
• Collaborate effectively, develop and maintain effective relationships within the Internal Audit team, the department and the company.
• Expand / gain knowledge of the insurance industry and become familiar with the company’s products, operations and distribution systems.
• Partner with IT Infrastructure, security, risk management and other control groups within the company to establish strong working relationships while maintaining independence.
• Provide IT subject matter expertise, audit knowledge, and professional judgement to assess a broad range of business processes, risks, and control objectives.
• Carry out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Comply with all company and site policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and be well informed of emerging IT and industry trends and share those with your team members.

What we’re looking for Must-haves:

• 5 - 7+ years of experience in IT Audit and/or Information Technology that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position
• 4 Year / Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related IT field
• Upon Hire Certifications/Licensures: (CISA, CISSP and/or CIA)
• Expertise in IT disciplines (but not limited to): cybersecurity, hardware, networking, firewalls, servers, database management systems, operating systems, disaster recovery, incident management, vulnerability management, risk assessment, IT governance, and system development
• Knowledge of internal controls, business / information technology risk, regulatory and compliance frameworks (ITIL, NIST, COBIT, NY DFS, SEC, PCI DSS etc.), project management, and audit techniques
• Demonstrates problem solving skills, root-cause analysis, and critical thinking skills to assess complex IT environments and identify control gaps
• Demonstrates relationship management skills and organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize workload
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with data analytics tools and techniques
• Other related certifications (PMP, GSNA, CRISC, CCSP, CISM, etc.) preferred

Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted through January 1st, 2026 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume. What’s it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. What’s in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K