Job Description
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.
We are seeking an Info Security Risk Auditor to join our Enterprise Security organization. In this role you will play a pivotal part in protecting our organization's information assets and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional business and technology teams to evaluate security controls identify risks and drive effective remediation. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern risk tracking frameworks build automated reporting dashboards and deliver high-impact insights to executive leadership helping shape the security posture of a global healthcare technology leader.
If you reside near Minnetonka MN or Schaumburg IL you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote position* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain risk tracking reporting and escalation mechanisms
- Deliver executive-level reporting using Excel dashboards and PowerPoint presentations
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to evaluate and remediate control gaps
- Drive process improvements to enhance risk visibility timeliness and accountability
- Support audit readiness efforts including ICFR SOC and internal/external audits
- Conduct risk and control assessments aligned to enterprise security and compliance standards
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 4+ years of equivalent work experience in IT Audit Information Security Risk or Compliance
- 3+ years of experience working with business and technology stakeholders to evaluate and remediate control gaps
- 2+ years of experience in developing executive-ready risk reporting dashboards and presentations
- Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables data analysis and reporting automation) and PowerPoint (developing executive-ready materials)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting SOC or ICFR audits.
- Professional certifications such as CISA CRISC CISSP CISM or CIA.
- Strong background in information security risk audit and compliance methodologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability.
*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 hourly pay for this role will range from $72800 to $130000 per hour based on full-time employment. This role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable .
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of equivalent work experience in IT Audit Information Security Risk or Compliance
- 3+ years of experience working with business and technology stakeholders to evaluate and remediate control gaps
- 2+ years of experience developing executive-ready risk reporting dashboards and presentations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables data analysis reporting automation) and PowerPoint
- Experience supporting SOC or ICFR audits
- Professional certifications such as CISA CRISC CISSP CISM or CIA
- Strong background in information security risk audit and compliance methodologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability
What the Team is Saying
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
- Parental & Family Support—Six weeks of paid parental leave up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave Bright Horizons back‑up care and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits—Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability Calm app membership tuition reimbursement commuter and FSA accounts and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
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What We Do
Optum part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses 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. At Optum we support your well-being with an understanding team extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models core on‑site (5 days/week) hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote vary by country role and location.
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