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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 $72,800 to $130,000 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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