Information Security Risk Consultant - IT Audit

Optum Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum Philippines is seeking an experienced IT Audit professional to lead assessments and strengthen control environments in a global health care setting.

You will plan, scope, and execute audits, interpret findings, and present remediation strategies to business partners while collaborating with IT and risk teams to improve security and compliance. This role emphasizes risk-based testing, clear reporting, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent experience.
• Relevant IT certification(s) (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPT, CSFP, ISA, CIA, etc.).
• 4+ years of relevant IT and audit experience.
• Health or related insurance experience.
• Understanding of IT security and internal control concepts and their practical application.
• Demonstrates solid interpersonal skills while working effectively with a team.
• Demonstrates solid oral and written communication skills.
• Desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects with minimal supervision and demonstrates technical proficiency for assigned assessments.
• Works with team members to develop test steps.
• Executes test steps with clear documentation for review.
• Interprets testing results and conducts root cause analysis.
• Collaborates with business partners to validate issues and IT security risks.
• Performs scoping and planning, develops final report.
• Anticipates customer needs and develops solutions.
• Provides explanations on complex issues and performs analysis.
• Favor continuous improvement of the program through ad hoc activities.

Skills

IT certifications

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Resourcefulness

multitasking and prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent experience

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads projects with minimal supervision and demonstrates technical proficiency for assigned assessments
• Works with team members to develop test steps, when applicable
• Executes test steps in accordance with the applicable framework, providing clear and concise testing documentation for review
• Interprets testing results and formulates conclusions based on assessment of control findings and root cause analysis results
• Works with business partners to present and validate potential issues and IT security risks and facilitates the development of appropriate remediation plans
• 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 complex issues and performs complex conceptual analysis
• Taking ad hoc activities to continuously improve the program
• Complies with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any directives as they arise (e.g., changes in location, teams, work shifts, or work benefits). The Company may vary or rescind these policies at its absolute discretion

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent experience
• Relevant IT certification(s) (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPT, CSFP, ISA, CIA, etc.)
• 4+ years of relevant IT and audit experience
• Health or related insurance experience
• Understanding of IT security and internal control concepts and their practical application
• Demonstrates solid interpersonal skills while working effectively with a team
• Demonstrates solid oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated resourcefulness
• Desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities