Sr. Manager Info Security Risk – Los Angeles, CA

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.

Oversee and manage the successful execution of Information Risk Governance’s (IRG) strategy, specifically relating to Government Regulatory Security Compliance assessments. These projects would relate to, but not limited to NIST RMF, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP. Is the subject matter expert for Government Regulatory Frameworks that provides technical expertise and thought leadership within the Information Risk Governance (IRG) team.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Leads 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
• Manages advisory projects to improve business systems/processes, identification of emerging risks, and make recommendations to improve the control design, operating effectiveness/efficiency to comply with company policies and legal/regulatory requirements
• Manages and leads portions of the overall risk assessment plan including collaborating with stakeholders and business partners to develop assessment scope and approach
• Executes assessment plan including analyzing assessment data and drawing conclusions on the difference between our baseline and implemented requirements
• Assists, reviews and/or responds to inquiries and helps to develop business case for assessment efforts within assigned business segment
• Identifies and resolves operational and IT security concerns using defined processes, expertise and judgement
• Influences or provides input to forecasting and planning activities
• Designs IT risk assessment and reporting processes that clearly identify scope, findings, management responses and corrective actions taken to resolve identified control weaknesses and reduce IT security risks
• Maintains effective communications with all levels of management that foster a collaborative atmosphere and partners with other risk and control functions to coordinate assessments that overlap and leverage work to the strongest extent possible
• Understands the business implications of audit findings and IT security risks and coordinates with the appropriate management to develop practical and actionable business solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner
• Designs internal reporting systems to measure, monitor, and track progress toward corporate goals and department objectives
• Provides thought leadership, vision, and direction for assigned teams:
  • Accountable for all decisions within the group
  • Determines team priorities to reflect the organization’s core values and deliverables
  • Develops, coaches and motivates others to take actions that support and reflect the core values and desired future state
  • Develops and manages departmental budgets including forecasting and variance analyses
  • Develops mid-year and end-year performance reviews including setting goals and expectations
  • Sets team direction, resolves problems and provides guidance to members of their own team

 What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?   Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

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:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Relevant IT certification(s) (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPT, CCSK, CCSP, CSFP, ISA, CIA, etc.)
• 8+ years of relevant IT experience including audit experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience with individuals/teams
• Intermediate level of familiarity and ability to work with Cloud Security frameworks
• Intermediate understanding of IT security and internal control concepts and their practical application

 

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. 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. 

 

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.

 

 

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