Principal Architect

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 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 Optum Technology Digital team is on a mission to disrupt the healthcare industry, transforming UHG into an industry-leading Consumer brand. We deliver hyper-personalized digital solutions that empower direct-to-consumer, digital-first experiences, educating, guiding, and empowering consumers to access the right care at the right time. Our mission is to revolutionize healthcare for patients and providers by delivering cutting-edge, personalized and conversational digital solutions. We’re Consumer Obsessed, ensuring they receive exceptional support throughout their healthcare journeys. As we drive this transformation, we’re revolutionizing customer interactions with the healthcare system, leveraging AI, cloud computing, and other disruptive technologies to tackle complex challenges. Serving UnitedHealth Group’s digital technology needs, the Consumer Engineering team impacts millions of lives through UnitedHealthcare & Optum.

The Optum Technology Chief Digital Office (CDO) Leadership team is transforming Optum to be an industry-leading Consumer brand. We are on a journey towards delivering a best-in-the-industry consumer experience to our patients and providers by delivering personalized digital solutions that support our consumers throughout their healthcare journeys. This team is transforming to meet the moment – to begin radically altering the way our customers engage with the healthcare system using modern tech to solve some of the most complex problems experienced along the way.

Serving all of UnitedHealth Group’s digital technology needs, the CDO team is responsible for driving outcomes across nearly 30 million+ human lives with UnitedHealthcare insurance, a number which puts UHC at the top of the pack as the largest managed care provider in the United States.

Step into a pivotal leadership role as the Principal Architect and Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Consumer Engineering at Optum’s Chief Digital Office. You’ll drive secure, innovative digital solutions that transform healthcare experiences for millions, working closely with the security department and engineering teams to strategize and improve the security posture of applications. This is your opportunity to set technical direction, champion security best practices, and make a lasting impact on how consumers engage with healthcare technology.

 

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

For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Security SME for Consumer Engineering, partnering with security and engineering teams to enhance the security posture of consumer-facing applications
• Set technical direction and drive alignment on secure architecture and solution design across multidisciplinary teams
• Resolve vulnerabilities, identify security issues, and establish security standards for cloud-based applications, with a strong focus on cloud security
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges, with emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Communicate technical strategies and security patterns effectively to diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Stay current with industry-standard security practices, patterns, and technologies, and apply them to enterprise solutions
• Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation

 

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:

• Undergraduate degree in applicable area of expertise or 5 years equivalent experience in technical roles at architect or senior engineer level, plus 15+ years of experience in technology
• 6+ years of experience in commercial, consumer-facing cloud architecture (AWS preferred, Azure also valued), including implementing and integrating technology solutions spanning data engineering, cloud, system integration, solution design, development/configuration, and deployment
• 6+ years of experience dedicated to security-resolving vulnerabilities, setting security standards, improving application security posture, and working with industry-standard security patterns, practices, and technologies
• 6+ years of experience navigating complex business problems and secure solution options involving multiple domains and technologies
• 6+ years of experience facilitating and leading solution design, architecture, and delivery planning for security activities across multidisciplinary teams
• 6+ years of experience effectively communicating solutions and security patterns to a geographically diverse workforce, including senior leaders and various resource groups
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges, with emphasis on responsible use of AI

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• IT security/risk assessment certifications
• Professional experience architecting and managing solutions on both private and public cloud platforms
• Experience working in healthcare, especially supporting patient journeys
• Expertise in security protocols, firewalls, vaults, cryptography, and authentication/authorization (MFA)
• Knowledge of security, privacy, and regulations pertaining to PHI, PII, or similar concerns

 

*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 $132,200 to $226,600 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.