Information Security Risk Auditor
About The Position
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. The Associate Information Security Risk Auditor (Compliance Management Lifecycle) is an early-career contributor responsible for supporting the assessment and validation of security risk policies and their associated standards across their full lifecycle. This role focuses on evaluating policies and their standards and testing against their requirements to confirm adherence. When evaluating policies and control adequacy they may need to refer to regulatory obligations, and leading frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001). The auditor works closely with policy, procedure and control owners, risk teams, and technology stakeholders to confirm remediation adequacy, identify gaps, validate evidence, and recommend improvements. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly are essential. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree (or higher) in Information Security, Risk Management, Business, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in information security auditing, compliance, or risk management as policy governance and control effectiveness
- 1+ years of experience working collaboratively across teams in a matrixed environment
- Intermediate level of experience with control design and operation, GRC tools, and evidence collection processes
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Risk Management, Business, or related field
- Certifications such as CISA, CRISC
Responsibilities
- Control testing/ Action Plan Validation
- Lead assessments of controls, action plans, processes
- Validate that evidence accurately measures control effectiveness
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and assist in tracking metric adherence and reporting accuracy
- Compliance & Evidence Review
- Perform periodic reviews of controls and procedures to test for control effectiveness
- Escalate control effectiveness gap delays in remediation
- Support alignment verification against frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and obligations (e.g., SOX, SOC 2)
- Stakeholder Support & Reporting
- Prepare draft summary assessment results for management review
- Participate in governance meetings and provide input on control validation status
- Assist in control design efforts including inputs to governance routines and policy requirements
- Core Responsibilities
- Conduct independent control and process validation
- Support policy refresh 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
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
