National Life Group
Job Summary
Associate Director of IT Audit will play a strategic leadership role in overseeing and executing IT audit activities within the organization. This role ensures that technology risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed, while supporting regulatory compliance and industry best practices. The individual will collaborate with business and IT leadership to strengthen the company’s risk management framework, safeguard data, and drive improvements in technology governance and cybersecurity.
Position is onsite four days per week during core days (Monday‑Thursday). Schedule may change with notification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audit engagements across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
Ensure audit activities align with the company’s risk‑based audit plan and industry standards (IIA, ISACA, NIST, COBIT, etc.).
Supervise audit staff and external resources, providing coaching and technical guidance.
Review audit findings, develop actionable recommendations, and present results to senior management.
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to evaluate emerging technology risks, regulatory requirements, and control gaps.
Support the company’s IT risk management framework, including data privacy, cybersecurity, cloud computing, disaster recovery, and vendor risk management.
Provide independent assurance on IT governance practices and internal controls.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business leaders by providing insights on process improvements, control efficiencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor technology trends, cyber threats, and industry regulations impacting the insurance sector.
Support digital transformation initiatives with proactive risk assessments and control advisory services.
Mentor and develop IT audit team members to strengthen technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
8–12 years of progressive IT audit experience preferably within financial services or insurance industry.
Demonstrated experience leading complex IT audit projects and managing teams.
Strong knowledge of and experience with IT general controls, cybersecurity, cloud environments, and data privacy regulations (e.g., NYDFS, HIPAA, NAIC model laws).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
Professional certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, or CIA.
Benefits
Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!
Base Pay Range The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including prior experience and job‑related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.
Additional Compensation and Benefits The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an “at‑will position” and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Location: Addison, TX
Salary Pay Range $103,125 - $151,250 USD
Application Status National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.
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Position is onsite four days per week during core days (Monday‑Thursday). Schedule may change with notification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audit engagements across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
Ensure audit activities align with the company’s risk‑based audit plan and industry standards (IIA, ISACA, NIST, COBIT, etc.).
Supervise audit staff and external resources, providing coaching and technical guidance.
Review audit findings, develop actionable recommendations, and present results to senior management.
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to evaluate emerging technology risks, regulatory requirements, and control gaps.
Support the company’s IT risk management framework, including data privacy, cybersecurity, cloud computing, disaster recovery, and vendor risk management.
Provide independent assurance on IT governance practices and internal controls.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business leaders by providing insights on process improvements, control efficiencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor technology trends, cyber threats, and industry regulations impacting the insurance sector.
Support digital transformation initiatives with proactive risk assessments and control advisory services.
Mentor and develop IT audit team members to strengthen technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
8–12 years of progressive IT audit experience preferably within financial services or insurance industry.
Demonstrated experience leading complex IT audit projects and managing teams.
Strong knowledge of and experience with IT general controls, cybersecurity, cloud environments, and data privacy regulations (e.g., NYDFS, HIPAA, NAIC model laws).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
Professional certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, or CIA.
Benefits
Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!
Base Pay Range The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including prior experience and job‑related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.
Additional Compensation and Benefits The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an “at‑will position” and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Location: Addison, TX
Salary Pay Range $103,125 - $151,250 USD
Application Status National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.
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