Sr Director, Cloud Identity and Access Management – Eden Prairie, MN

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 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 Sr. Director, Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM), is responsible for leading the organization’s cloud security efforts in access provisioning, governance, and administration. This role will provide strategic guidance on cloud Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and drive the adoption of cloud IAM solutions. The Sr. Director will design and implement a centralized cloud access management architecture, automating provisioning and governance across various Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) such as Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle, and others. Additionally, this role will oversee the security of cloud-hosted applications, servers, databases, and other technologies. With a cloud-forward mindset, this role will lead internal and external system security, particularly cloud services, ensuring the right access to the right systems at the right times for the right reasons.

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

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Manage enterprise cloud provisioning, deprovisioning, and access review capabilities
• Guide IGA product and service delivery through Agile development practices in alignment with technology partners on delivery and sustainability of those products and services
• Manage enterprise-wide cloud adoption alignment and execution on all aspects of cloud IAM, enabling users to have the appropriate levels of access, at the appropriate time
• Establish and produce key performance indicators (KPIs) that provide visibility into the performance of cloud IAM operations and the effectiveness of organizational controls
• Support development and execution of processes necessary to assure that our cloud services meet the organization’s information security, audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Deliver on enterprise cloud IAM audit and compliance requirements, supporting the enterprise financial reporting obligations along with external reporting expected by our customer accounts/clients and regulators
• Lead the design and development of scalable cloud IAM platform solutions that align with cyber security strategy, accepted best practices, business requirements, policies, and Information Security standards
• Promote cross functional collaboration and cloud strategy alignment across the organization and its NIEs
• Direct cloud IAM teams in investigation and resolution of complex privacy, security, and access management problems
• Improve overall IAM service, focusing on operational, process and resource efficiency
• Serve as a leader/ mentor within the cloud IAM group
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of information, identity, access, cyber security, and technology risk concepts, with a solid ability to articulate those risks in business terms

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: 

• 10+ years of IT security experience with increasing levels of responsibility 
• 5+ years of Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience across varying Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) (i.e. AWS, Azure and GCP) 
• 5+ years of leading and managing a global workforce
• 5+ years of experience managing across geographically diverse associates, business lines, and vendor partners Experience with delivery and sustainability of a security product portfolio 
• 5+ years of writing and communicating with executive leaders
• 3+ years of Cloud Engineering experience 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification
• Healthcare Industry experience

*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 $147,300 to $282,800 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.