Application 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 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. 

 

The Enterprise Information Security (EIS) team is responsible for cybersecurity across our organization. We support our business and members by reducing risk, rapidly responding to threats, focusing on business resiliency and securing new acquisitions.

 

The Security Architect is a top technical role that understands, and has applied, a comprehensive method for implementing security processes, security policies, security systems, security controls, and capabilities across an enterprise while aligning with the organizations core business objectives and goals.  This position provides an integration point with business teams and is considered a change agent for the business in understanding security risks and the role and responsibilities of Enterprise Information Security (EIS), as well as ensuring that EIS fully understands and is engaged to support the needs and objectives of the business.  The Security Architect reports to the Enterprise Security Architecture leader, but works with CISO and BISO and other key business partners.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Support RFP requests positioning security program to successfully win business
• Support customer and regulatory audits of the Information Security Program partnering with SISO, BISO, and key business partners
• 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
• Play a key role in defining the software and systems engineering lifecycle and providing requirements to project teams (secure coding practices, authentication mechanisms, proper data storage, etc.)
• Provide architectural direction for modern cloud based solutions
• 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: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline or 5+ years equivalent experience
• 4+ years of information security experience working in large and highly-regulated organizations
• 4+ years of App Sec Architect experience
• 4+ years of application security experience including vulnerability management remediation
• 3+ years of Cloud Security experience
• 3+ years of Software experience 
• 2+ years of experience performing pen tests or interpreting pen test results 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical security certification; CISSP, Cloud certs, Application architecture
• Experience working with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and customers
• Experience with Public Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) 
• Subject matter expert knowledge of the technology aspects of security 

 

*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, or 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.