IT Auditor

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Cary, NC, USA
Hybrid
60K-72K Annually
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Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services • Big Data Analytics
At MetLife, we’re a purpose-driven company that helps our customers build a more confident future.
The Role
Performs technology and cybersecurity audit procedures across the audit lifecycle, including control testing, risk assessments, issue validation, and documentation. Uses data analytics, AI, automation, and digital tools to identify risks, exceptions, and trends and improve audit efficiency. Engages stakeholders, delivers audit outputs, and supports technology risk assurance across cloud, infrastructure, AI, resiliency, and related initiatives.
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Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
As part of Internal Audit at MetLife, you'll play a critical role protecting MetLife and its stakeholders by delivering both independent, risk-based, and objective assurance through audit execution and providing advice and insights through strategic advisory engagements. Collaborating across the company, you'll use your strategic problem-solving skills, consulting expertise, and ethical standards to support the company's growth strategy. Join us at the forefront of the evolving risk landscape to proactively address business imperatives and mitigate emerging risks by developing talent, leveraging new technology, and fostering an innovative culture.
The Opportunity
IT Auditor I is a staff-level role on the Global Security and Infrastructure Audit team. You will contribute throughout the audit lifecycle and support the delivery of technology audits using contemporary audit techniques, including data analytics, AI, and digital tools. The role is focused on obtaining assurance over technology risks and controls while developing deeper technology expertise. We are looking for curious, detail-oriented problem solvers who enjoy experimenting with new approaches and who are passionate about technology and cybersecurity risk and controls.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing global audit team and help shape the future of technology risk management through exposure to cybersecurity, cloud, AI, resiliency, and other strategic technology initiatives across MetLife.
Key Responsibilities
  • Execute and document control testing for cybersecurity and infrastructure technology risks and controls.
  • Perform audit procedures, including issue validation and risk assessments.
  • Leverage data analytics and AI tools to automate testing, analyze data, and identify trends, exceptions, and risks.
  • Drive continuous improvement by adopting new tools and techniques to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
  • Support audit objectives through effective stakeholder engagement, high-quality deliverables, and timely project execution.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field or equivalent professional experience.
  • 0-2 years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, software development, or a related discipline.
  • Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity, technology risks and controls, including areas such as cloud, IAM, DevSecOps, data governance, and application development.
  • Experience using data analytics and AI tools to analyze information, communicate insights, and improve efficiency.
  • Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Progress toward professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, CPA, Security+, or similar credentials.
  • Hands-on experience with automation, scripting, AI-enabled solutions, dashboards, or technology projects that improve processes and generate insights.
  • Exposure to financial services technology environments, regulatory requirements, audit practices, or risk management through internships, coursework, certifications, or professional experience.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 - $72,000 . This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife's U.S. benefits, please click here .
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field or equivalent professional experience
  • 0-2 years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, software development, or a related discipline
  • Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity, technology risks and controls, including cloud, IAM, DevSecOps, data governance, and application development
  • Experience using data analytics and AI tools to analyze information, communicate insights, and improve efficiency
  • Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to continuous learning
  • Progress toward certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, CPA, Security+, or similar credentials
  • Hands-on experience with automation, scripting, AI-enabled solutions, dashboards, or technology projects that improve processes and generate insights
  • Exposure to financial services technology environments, regulatory requirements, audit practices, or risk management through internships, coursework, certifications, or professional experience

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  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently described as robust, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription benefits, and targeted programs for chronic or complex conditions. Feedback suggests access to multiple plan types, wellness resources, and expert second opinions strengthens the overall package.
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  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, caregiving resources, and backup child and elder care are highlighted alongside family-building and fertility support. Feedback suggests these programs meaningfully complement standard benefits to support work-life needs.

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We're honored to be No. 10 on Great Place to Work's World's Best Workplaces and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025. At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for over 157 years. At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities. Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.

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At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.

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