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.** This position is responsible for leading all IT risk assessment and security consulting activities to assess the design, effectiveness and efficiency of the IT controls and compliance with laws and regulations. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Consistently leads projects with minimal supervision and demonstrates technical proficiency for assigned assessments + Executes scoping and planning activities, performs detailed procedures and develops final report + Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them + Provides explanations and information to others on the most complex issues and performs complex conceptual analysis + Coordinates testing and documentation requests to ensure IT assessment procedures address the objectives, scope and risks + Assists with preparing and educating business partners and control owners on requirements and expectations for IT assessments and IT security protocols + Develops strong relationships with key business stakeholders + Helps monitor and implement new regulatory and IT security guidelines in coordination with related parties + Reviews work performed by others, provide recommendations for improvement and ensure resources are allocated to meet project deadlines + Participates on special projects undertaken by the department and/or the Company 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 (or higher) in information technology + 2+ years of IT internal audit or IT experience **Preferred Qualifications:** + 3-4 years of relevant IT experience including some audit experience + Experience in health insurance systems is desirable + Experience working in a complex IT environment highly desirable + NIST, ISO, PCI, HIPPA, HITRUST, SSAE18, SOX 404 experience + Relevant IT certification(s) (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPT, CSFP, ISA, CIA, etc.) **Soft Skills:** + Strong interpersonal skills while working effectively with a team + Strong oral and written communication skills + Desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. **California, Colorado, Nevada,** **Connecticut,** **New York, New Jersey,** **Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington or** **Washington, D.C. Residents Only** **:** The hourly range for California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington or Washington, D.C. residents is $88,000 to $173,200 per year. 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. 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._ _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._ \#RPO, #Green