Information Security Risk Auditor

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 Information Security Risk Auditor (Control Design & Effectiveness) is an experienced individual contributor responsible for assessing the design and operating effectiveness of information security controls across the enterprise. This role focuses on evaluating control architecture, implementation, and monitoring to ensure alignment with enterprise risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and leading frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001). The auditor works closely with control owners, risk teams, and technology stakeholders to identify design gaps, validate evidence, and recommend improvements. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders are essential.

The Technology Project Manager works under the guidance of the Technical Program Management Office (PMO), and works in close collaboration with Business Partners, Technical Product Management, Data Science, Engineering, Operations, and other team members who are responsible for the technical delivery of the technical product capabilities.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Control Design & Effectiveness Auditing

• Execute assessments of control design and operating effectiveness across critical security domains (e.g., identity, access, network, cloud, data protection)
• Validate that controls mitigate identified risks and align with regulatory and internal requirements
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and assist in tracking control adherence metrics
• Recommend improvements to control design for scalability, automation, and resilience

Compliance & Evidence Review

• Perform periodic reviews of control evidence and report adherence rates and exceptions
• Escalate gaps in control design or effectiveness for remediation and track closure
• Support alignment verification against frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and obligations (e.g., SOX, SOC 2)

Stakeholder Support & Reporting

• Prepare clear audit reports and dashboards for management review
• Participate in governance meetings and provide input on control effectiveness status
• Assist in awareness efforts related to control requirements and accountability

Core Responsibilities

• Support control design and effectiveness audits and compliance reviews
• Ensure audit documentation and evidence traceability are complete and accurate
• Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to track remediation progress
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automation opportunities

Core Competencies

• Control Design Knowledge: Understanding of security control architecture and regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOX)
• Risk & Compliance Awareness: Ability to assess control-to-risk mapping and evidence adequacy
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail in reviewing compliance metrics and audit evidence
• Communication: Ability to prepare clear reports and communicate effectively
• Tool Familiarity: Experience with GRC platforms and basic automation concepts

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 Information Security, Risk Management, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in information security auditing, compliance, or risk management
• 2+ years of experience in working collaboratively across teams in a matrixed environment
• 1+ years of experience in performing assessments of control design and effectiveness
• Intermediate level of experience with GRC tools and evidence collection processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CIA
• Experience in public accounting and/or auditing

*All Telecommuters 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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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