Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is responsible for leading third party risk assessment and security consulting activities to assess the design, effectiveness and efficiency of the IT controls and compliance with laws and regulations.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development and execution of Information Risk Governance department operations, methodology, technologies and tools. Helps drive continuous improvement efforts in alignment with direction provided by leadership and industry standards
• Oversee the implementation of technology systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and aligning new solutions with business objectives
• Conduct reviews of supplier security exhibits to ensure company standards and regulatory requirements are met. Clearly communicate expectations and requirements, ensuring alignment between parties
• Responsible for strategic oversight, coordination, and execution to ensure successful project outcomes and alignment with organizational goals
• Manage the execution of risk assessment delivery across a large global organization within the Enterprise. Oversee escalations with a focus on urgency and priority ensuring timely and effective resolution
• Lead special projects aimed at enhancing overall team efficiencies and optimizing operational process
• Serve as a segment lead for one of UnitedHealth Group’s core businesses, providing strategic direction and leadership to drive business performance and achieve key objectives
• Provides staff with professional and technical expertise and guidance to ensure that project objectives and scope are satisfied. This includes assisting staff members and contractors in the development and negotiation of recommendations and responses, evaluating the performance of the team, and providing guidance regarding department and company policies and procedures
• Influences senior leadership to adopt new ideas, products and/or approaches to meet business needs and address IT security concerns

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Cyber Security or related field
• 6+ years of relevant business experience, including internal audit or IT experience
• Proficient understanding of IT security and internal control concepts and how to apply them

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant IT certification(s) (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPT, CSFP, ISA, CIA, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience in health insurance systems
• 2+ years of experience working in a complex IT environment
• 2+ years of experience working in third party risk management
• 2+ years of experience with security exhibits and contract negotiations
• NIST, ISO, PCI, HIPPA, HITRUST, SSAE18, SOX 404 experience

Soft Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate solid interpersonal communication
• Ability to demonstrate solid oral and written communication skills and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and individuals simultaneously

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.