Information Protection Advisor

The Cigna Group

. Partner with system owners, control owners, engineering teams, and subject matter experts to validate control implementations, system boundaries, and security documentation .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,100 - $171,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in information security, compliance, and risk management, with a strong focus on documentation accuracy and quality. Proficient in managing multiple priorities and collaborating effectively with technical and business teams to support compliance assessments and audits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Information SecurityCompliance ManagementNIST Requirements InterpretationCMMC Readiness SupportDocumentation Accuracy

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementCompliance DocumentationAudit PracticesControl MappingEvidence CollectionPOA&M ManagementTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsControl NarrativesSystem Inventories

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaborationSelf-Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCISACCPCCA

Industry Keywords

CMMCNIST SP 800-171NIST SP 800-53SOC 2PCISOXHITRUSTFederal OperationsRegulatory AssessmentsAudit-Related Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with system owners, control owners, engineering teams, and subject matter experts to validate control implementations, system boundaries, and security documentation
Track documentation updates, open items, remediation activities, and evidence requirements through completion
Gather, organize, and maintain control evidence and supporting artifacts in approved repositories
Support compliance assessments, audits, and certification activities by coordinating documentation, responding to requests, and monitoring deliverables
Identify documentation gaps, inconsistencies, and potential compliance concerns, escalating issues when appropriate
Maintain POA&Ms, policies, procedures, control mappings, assessment records, and remediation documentation
Support CMMC readiness through control mapping, evidence collection, gap assessments, issue tracking, and remediation follow-up
Assist with defining and maintaining compliance scope, system boundaries, inventories, and asset populations supporting federal operations
Contribute to templates, procedures, and quality reviews that improve consistency, efficiency, and documentation standards
Communicate project status, risks, and priorities while managing multiple deliverables and deadlines
Support additional security, regulatory, contractual, and audit-related initiatives as business needs evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of relevant experience in information security, IT risk, compliance, audit, cybersecurity, or a related field with a bachelor's degree; or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Working knowledge of risk management, compliance, audit, and security control documentation practices
Experience interpreting NIST requirements and translating them into actionable documentation and compliance activities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy and quality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business partners, and control owners
Self-motivated, action-oriented, and capable of working independently while exercising sound judgment
Preferred: Experience with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, or Department of Defense security requirements
Preferred: Experience managing POA&Ms, control narratives, evidence mappings, system inventories, diagrams, policies, or procedures
Preferred: Knowledge of SOC 2, PCI, SOX, HITRUST, or similar standards
Preferred: Experience supporting regulatory assessments, audits, or certification activities
Preferred: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCP, or CCA
Preferred: Strong analytical, technical writing, and presentation skills
Preferred: Proven ability to build effective relationships across business, cybersecurity, and technology teams
If working from home, internet connection must be through a cable broadband or fiber optic provider with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan eligibility
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
Hybrid work arrangement
Cable broadband or fiber optic internet requirement for home working, with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload