• Technical Audit Sr Auditor
• FT08AE

• Technical Audit Manager
• FT07BE

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OVERVIEW OF THE TECHNICAL AUDIT TEAM

Innovative, energetic, and dynamic team that delivers risk-based assurance and advisory services where it matters most to the company. We serve our stakeholders by providing valuable risk and control insights to our audit customers, influencing positive change. We regularly challenge ourselves to define alternative methods to deliver high quality and efficient assurance and advisory services, leveraging available analytics and GenAI technologies.

THE POSITION

This position offers the opportunity to analyze end-to-end IT & Security service operations and the complex tools and applications that enable them, which requires keeping pace with emerging technology, regulations, and industry trends. In addition, you will review and analyze IT governance processes, as well as develop and perform continuous auditing techniques leveraging data analytics and GenAI to provide ongoing insights on the health of the control environment for the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and Senior Management.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an IT Auditor who has a genuine interest in emerging technology and cutting-edge systems, and thrives in an agile, fast-paced, continuous learning environment. Critical and analytical skills as well as experience in executing risk-based IT audits are essential.

Depending on the educations level or experience of candidate we reserve the right to offer role as a Sr. or Advanced Sr. Technical Auditor.

If the selected individual resides within a 25 mile radius, this role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the Hartford, CT office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday).

As a senior technical auditor, you would receive:

Diverse assignments in key IT service, technology, and security areas

Progressively challenging assignments in high and emerging risk areas such as cyber, public cloud, AI, Dev Sec Ops, acquisitions, etc.

Formal training on use of contemporary data analytics and GenAI tools, and are given opportunities to leverage throughout the audit process

Approximately 40 hours of continuing professional education each year, including training in technology, auditing, and personal development skills

Opportunities to attain professional certifications in emerging, relevant technology areas (e.g., security, public cloud).

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Self‑motivated professional able to deliver risk‑based assurance and advisory engagements in accordance with departmental and professional standards, both independently and within a team environment.

Produce high‑quality workpapers that clearly document control design, operating effectiveness, and results of testing.

Engage effectively with first and second lines of defense and all levels of management, demonstrating a working knowledge of governance processes across critical IT domains.

Participate in all phases of the audit lifecycle—from planning through reporting—including understanding technologies under review, how IT enables business operations, audit scoping, risk and control identification, and test design and execution with minimal oversight.

Assess key operational and information technology/security processes, applying sound judgment and critical thinking to identify risks, evaluate control design, and develop appropriate testing procedures.

Continuously expand technical knowledge through independent research and formal training, and apply that knowledge to audits involving emerging technologies and new or evolving technology implementations.

Identify value‑add improvement opportunities and control enhancements, and clearly communicate audit issues and recommendations to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Demonstrate understanding of data analytics concepts and practices, including the effective use of GenAI tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.

Contribute to innovation and process improvement initiatives, including the development and execution of continuous monitoring approaches for key IT controls.

Demonstrate leadership through active engagement, accountability, and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Maintain familiarity with relevant industry frameworks and guidance (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Critical Security Controls) and regulatory requirements (e.g., NY DFS 500, CCPA) and assess controls against those standards.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Four or more years of experience in IT and/or Information Security audit or a comparable IT/Security role. Big 4 IT audit experience is preferred, including SOC 2 engagements. Experience auditing public cloud environments and leveraging GenAI tools is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate internal controls, execute significant portions of audits, conduct risk assessments, perform independent research, and analyze and resolve complex issues.

Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesize detailed information while maintaining a clear understanding of broader business strategy and risk context.

Proven project management capability in an audit or assurance environment, including managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing scope or risk profiles.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively convey complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Demonstrated professional maturity and judgment, including courage, customer focus, effective conflict management, comfort with ambiguity, interpersonal effectiveness, agility, and perseverance.

Resourceful, adaptable, and able to transition effectively between competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Familiarity or proficiency with data analytics tools and techniques (e.g., advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python) is a plus.

Advanced GenAI experience—including effective prompting in Copilot or ChatGPT, GenAI agent design using Copilot Studio is a plus.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$89,600 - $134,400

The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

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