SOX/SOC Internship

Cigna Group • Franklin, TN

3d • Remote

About The Position

This internship will work within the Internal Audit SOX/SOC Technology Team. As an intern on the team, you will support internal audit in its compliance efforts to support testing over IT general computing controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and System and Organization Controls (SOC) reporting. This internship offers hands-on experience in risk assessment, control testing, and process improvement within a dynamic and collaborative environment. You’ll work closely with experienced auditors and IT professionals to learn how technology risk is managed across enterprise systems and contribute to projects that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls. What you’ll do: Cigna’s 10 – 12 week summer internship program is designed to help further develop your skills and give you experience working in a dynamic environment. This opportunity will give you the chance to be a part of the following offerings: "Real work”: through an Intern Project in which you may be able to: Assist in the documentation and testing of IT general controls for SOX and SOC compliance. Support internal audit fieldwork, including data gathering, control walkthroughs, and evidence collection. Help evaluate IT processes and identify potential control gaps or improvement opportunities. Participate in meetings with IT control owners and auditors to understand audit requirements and procedures. Contribute to the development of reports and presentations summarizing audit findings and recommendations. Collaborate with team members on automation initiatives and continuous monitoring efforts. Community: Build relationships with our business partners, team members and other interns. Leader Speaker Series: You and your fellow interns will be exposed to a variety of sessions and presentations given by members of the Cigna community.

Requirements

• Ideal candidates will be progressing toward a bachelor’s degree and have completed at least 3 years in desired majors including business, accounting, finance or other related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate and adapt quickly to digital systems and applications.
• Proficiency in problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Self-starter and motivated individual.
• Ability to work independently, multitask and deal with changing priorities.
• Ability to assist with SOX/SOC IT controls testing and evidence gathering.
• Comfortable working in both an office-based and virtual team-based collaborative environment.
• You must be available to work a 40-hour work week for 10-12 weeks in summer 2026, beginning May 18, 2026.
• If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
• One goal of this internship program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for roles with Cigna post-graduation. Therefore, this temporary internship is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the documentation and testing of IT general controls for SOX and SOC compliance.
• Support internal audit fieldwork, including data gathering, control walkthroughs, and evidence collection.
• Help evaluate IT processes and identify potential control gaps or improvement opportunities.
• Participate in meetings with IT control owners and auditors to understand audit requirements and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of reports and presentations summarizing audit findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with team members on automation initiatives and continuous monitoring efforts.
• Verbally communicate testing results and findings to manager.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees