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. 

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Test IT Security controls over on-prem/cloud technologies in accordance with well-established security frameworks such as HITRUST, NIST, ISO and PCI
• Support and complete assigned projects in a timely manner including meeting deadlines and expectations, with minimal supervision
• Attend/Lead walkthroughs, create Test Plans, Test controls and create documentation that complies with professional and departmental standards for content and audit quality
• Articulate questions to understand process, technologies, controls and gaps in controls and provide clear and concise communication as needed to the appropriate audience
• Identify ways to mitigate control gaps and opportunities to minimize security risks
• Participate on assigned continuous improvement efforts in alignment with direction provided by leadership and completes assigned sections within allocated timelines
• Builds on and/or develops the technical expertise needed to assist with Information Risk Governance department operations, methodology, technologies and tools, with an emphasis in cloud
• Actively seek out trainings with an emphasis on existing and emerging with a special emphasis on cloud technologies
• Facilitate trainings to share acquired expertise to promote staff development
• Create and promote standard practices to consistently apply best practices in meeting project objectives

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 or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of relevant IT experience including some audit experience
• 2+ years of relevant IT Internal Audit / IT consulting / IT / Security Operations experience
• General understanding of security and risk concepts and principles and how to apply them

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant IT certification(s) (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPT, CSFP, ISA, CIA, etc.)
• Experience in health insurance systems 
• Experience working in a complex IT environment 
• PCI, HIPPA, HITRUST, SSAE18, SOX 404 experience
• Proven solid interpersonal skills while working effectively with a team
• Proven solid oral and written communication skills
• Proven desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 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.