Senior Information Security Risk Auditor

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

12d•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

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

Requirements

High School Diploma
5+ years of experience working in an IT auditing, information security risk management, IT regulatory compliance, or IT Audit role
3+ years of experience interacting & collaborating with a variety of stakeholders (other team members, internal customers, and executives) and be able to provide measurable results without authority
3+ years of experience implementing, monitoring and/or auditing IT general controls for application or platform environments
3+ years of demonstrated knowledge of Agile software development, IT operations and logical security risks
2+ years of experience working with enterprise GRC platforms, control testing workflows, and deficiency remediation tracking against defined SLAs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Ability to navigate and manage ambiguity
Experience working in or auditing health related business operations
Experience with issuing Service Organization Controls (SOC) reports or is a certified CISA, CISM, CISSP or HITRUST assessor
Experience working with Mergers and Acquisitions or Non-Integrated Business Partners
Proven desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities

Responsibilities

Plan and execute risk-based assessments of control design and operating effectiveness across critical security domains (e.g., identity, access, network, cloud, data protection)
Validate that controls are designed to mitigate identified risks and align with regulatory obligations (SOX, SOC 2, NYDFS) and leading frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001)
Review control documentation, evidence, and automation guardrails for completeness, accuracy, and scalability.
Support the collection of data supporting regulatory and contractual obligations, coordinate reports, and conduct quality assurance of submitted evidence
Drive timely closure of control deficiencies identified during audits or regulatory reviews within defined SLAs.
Facilitate control governance working groups and develop executive-ready summaries highlighting control effectiveness, risk implications, and required actions
Ensure interoperability between control governance processes and enterprise GRC platforms, continuously improving control assurance through dashboards, automation, and technology-enabled insights
Establish, mandate, and implement standard procedures and best practices to promote compliance with applicable laws and contractual obligations across UnitedHealth Group