Optum Health Information Security Officer - 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.

The Information Security Officer (SISO) for Optum Health will work with business units to execute and sustain Optum Health's Security Program. Within the Security Program, leveraging existing UHG & Optum Solutions where applicable, this individual will lead the collective efforts including, but not limited to:

• Vulnerability & exposure management
• Information Security monitoring, analysis, and response
• Cloud computing
• Security Metrics and reporting
• Effective leadership related to HIPAA and HITRUST requirements
• Identity and Access Management
• Application security, Data and Infrastructure designs, including cloud and locally hosted solutions
• Security review of Network solutions, including data, voice, and video

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Optum standards and policy as well as industry best practice and alignment with regulatory and contractual security requirements for all products, customers, and jurisdictions
• Provides analysis of and suggested solutions to complex Cyber Security issues, as well as complex conceptual analysis, building and maintaining of key security and contract metrics
• Lead programs that will minimize risk and ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information that is owned, controlled, and processed within the organization
• Collaborates with leadership to initiate, facilitate, and promote activities to foster information security awareness within the organization
• Provides expertise/analysis for the management/implementation of budgets, forecasts, and resource planning strategies in support of the client engagement
• Provides direction and collaboration with other senior leadership, directors, managers, and stakeholders in the mitigation of risks within the IT infrastructure and associated processes
• Facilitates, and promotes activities to foster information security awareness within the organization and related entities
• Evaluates security trends, evolving threats, risks and vulnerabilities and applies tools to evaluate the risk in the context of the organization and to mitigate risk
• Review risk records and contracts in a timely manner
• Travel up to 25% of the time

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:

• 5+ years of experience with demonstrated collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills to achieve business goals, while balancing security and technology objectives
• 3+ years of experience with solid expertise in cloud security, platforms, and services, including understanding of current security offerings from leading cloud services providers, and their applicability to securing a SaaS for enterprise security requirements
• 3+ years of experience in Information Security
• Experience identifying business needs and priorities into applicable IT solutions and/or strategies
• Proven solid communicator with ability to influence local and remote personnel at varying levels (including executive)
• Proven highest ethical standards and sense of propriety combined with a solid service orientation and mindset
• Proven ability to partner with businesses related to security and risk management within a clinical setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, related field or equivalent experience
• One of the following certifications:
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• 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 $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.

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