Principal Information Security Risk Auditor – Remote

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:

• Stay updated on the latest cyber regulatory developments, both international and domestic, by monitoring regulatory bodies, government agencies, and industry news sources
• Conduct in-depth analysis of new cyber regulations to identify their potential impact on the organization’s information security policy and processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as legal, compliance, IT, and operations teams, to assess the organization’s state of compliance with relevant cyber regulations
• Develop and manage a comprehensive cyber regulatory program that includes policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Provide guidance and support to teams across the organization to ensure understanding and adherence to cyber regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, or legal counsel to obtain expert advice on complex regulatory matters, if necessary
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings, attestations, reports, or certifications as required by regulatory bodies or state agencies
• Monitor and track regulatory deadlines, ensuring timely submission of regulatory filings and attestations
• Collaborate with senior management to communicate the organization’s cyber regulatory strategy, objectives, and progress to relevant stakeholders

 

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:

• Undergraduate degree or 5+ years equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory/security policy
• 3+ years of experience managing a program/team

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven solid knowledge of international and domestic cyber regulatory frameworks, such as HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.
• Proven experience in managing cyber regulatory programs, including identifying and interpreting new regulations, assessing impacts, and ensuring compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex regulatory requirements and recommendations to non-technical audiences
• Experience with regulatory filings, attestations, and reporting requirements, including knowledge of relevant documentation and recordkeeping practices
• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory landscapes and stay up-to-date with emerging cyber regulatory trends and developments

 

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

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 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.