Senior 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.

 

Positions in this function are involved in facilitating and ensuring the organization’s adherence to domestic and international laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and specifications relevant to its collection, storage, use, and dissemination of data and informational assets to minimize the effects of financial, strategic, operational, and other risks. Positions in this function are also involved in analyzing, educating, and advising clients on information security/risk management topics within their business operations portfolios to help them make the best possible choices relative to risk mitigation. Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to business partners. Participate in sales and marketing strategy work with internal business partners and/or external clients. Advising on acquired entities and their risk portfolios.

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

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate and respond to internal and external audits and/or RFI/RFPs from prospective customers, existing customers, government and regulatory agencies
• Facilitate and respond to government audits, including Department of Insurance (DOI)
• Facilitate and coordinate external and internal audit site visits
• Facilitate and direct technical issues to appropriate Optum Technology/Infrastructure and application teams, as needed
• Act as a liaison between auditors and application / business segments
• Interact directly with Segment Security Information Officers and SMEs to address relevant security audit issues
• Support and facilitate communication and build trusted relationships with key business contacts including business proposal leaders, SMEs, legal, internal audit, privacy, and compliance to complete requests
• Provide inputs into optimization programs, process improvements, technology platforms and performance-based metrics and reporting requirements

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 required in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related fields
• 3+ years of experience within information security and/or audit related fields or equivalent business and systems analysis experience
• 3+ years of customer-facing role (e.g. Customer Service and/or Support experience)
• 2+ years of Project Management / Project coordination experience
• RFP/ RFI experience
• Manage multiple concurrent high-level priorities, facilitating meetings, and coordinating Audit deliverables

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Audit certification
  
• Broad knowledge of Optum Technology and UHG/Optum/UHC businesses
  
• Proven executive level reporting and communication, excellent presentation skills and oral and written communication skills
  
• Proven analytical skills related to application and customer inquiries
  
• Proven influence and motivate teams required to interact with auditors
  

*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 $88,000 to $173,200 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.