Principal Info Security Engineer – National 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.

 

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

  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Mapping policies to security framework controls, implementing security controls
• Managing the OFS SOC 2, PCI DSS and HITRUST audits
• Participates in walk-throughs, identifies and documents risks and controls and obtains evidence as applicable
• Participates on special projects undertaken by the department and/or the Company
• This position is responsible for analyzing, investigating, and assisting with the execution of IT risk assessments and security consulting activities to assess the design, effectiveness and efficiency of IT controls and compliance with laws and regulations
• Positions in this function are involved in monitoring, evaluating, and maintaining systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, networks, databases, and Web-based security
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and monitor systems, network, databases and Web for potential system breaches
• Respond to alerts from information security tools
• Report, investigate, and resolve security incidents
• Recommend and implement changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access
• Research security trends, new methods, and techniques used in unauthorized access of data in order to preemptively eliminate the possibility of system breach
• May oversee internal or external systems security(i.e. cloud services). Ensure that customers and users have the right access to the right systems at the right times

 

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:

• 4+ years of experience with Security controls testing (IT General Controls) and IT audit/ Internal audit experience 
• 4+ years of experience with SOC 2 audit experience 
• 4+ years of experience with Audit management, Audit support and IT compliance experience 
• 4+ years of experience in the Healthcare audit and compliance sector 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 or Major Consulting firm experience 
• Proven leadership skills
• Proven communication skills for team and customer engagement

 

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

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.