Principal Information Security Architect – 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

Provide expert level strategic direction and advice across all Cloud related application, network, systems, storage, and data protection domains. This person will be considered the expert and go-to person for technical security items and be able to communicate at all levels of leadership the importance of the security architecture chosen.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide expert level security architecture standards across all security domains and technology functions while consulting with business and IT projects to provide holistic security requirements
• Review IAC and other code modules or functions to provide guidance on secure coding with least privilege concepts in mind
• Lead, mentor and advise services to Infosec, business, and project teams to ensure that solutions are in line with the architecture direction and business strategies
• Play a key role in defining the software and systems engineering lifecycle and providing requirements to project teams (authentication mechanisms, proper data storage, etc.)
• Knowledge of world class protections against current and future cyber threats in order to keep company information secure (Risk Based Authentication, DLP, FW, IPS, Encryption, Proxies, Sandboxing, Full Packet Forensics, Fraud Solutions, PKI, big data security, etc.)
• Develop architecture documents/standards and pattern artifacts to security advisement teams consulting in enterprise projects
• Influence key leaders in the organization on security principles that may be controversial and difficult to implement in order to protect customers and company data

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:

• 6+ years of related Network, Application, System, Storage, and Security Architecture experience
• 6+ years of experience implementing security solutions within Azure, AWS, or GCP
• 2+ years of Dojo, Terraform, Python and other similar coding structures
• 2+ years of providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, designers and developers
• 1+ years of experience with software development methodologies and the security controls needed to support Secure SDLC principles
• 1+ years of experience with architecting and designing security infrastructures
• Knowledge of common IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS components and how to secure them by design

Preferred Qualification:

• Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 2700X and proper application of the Security and Privacy Rules. Preferred knowledge of the HITRUST Common Security Framework and NIST 800-53

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

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.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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