· Conduct security assessments for new and existing clinical technologies to protect organizational data assets.

· Review and prepare architectural diagrams to ensure secure technology deployment.

· Collaborate with vendors and business partners to obtain and evaluate technical documentation.

· Define security requirements based on corporate policies, best practices, team input, security frameworks, and compliance regulations.

· Document assessment findings and requirements for technology implementation and operation.

· Work with vendors and partners to develop remediation plans for technologies posing unacceptable risks.

· Independently research technologies or topics beyond current expertise.

· Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.

· 5+ years in IT operations.

· 2+ years in cybersecurity.

· Experience identifying security risks in technology.

· Proficiency in creating and interpreting architectural diagrams.

· Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CEH).

· Experience in a regulated industry, preferably healthcare.

· Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.

· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

· Ability to align security requirements with business objectives.

· Strong relationship-building skills with partners, clients, and peers.

· Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Adaptability in a large, fast-paced, and rapidly changing organization.

Careers with Optum. Here’s the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world’s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work.^SM

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