Information Security Risk Consultant (IT Audit)

UnitedHealth Group; Philippines; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum operation in the Philippines seeks an IT Auditor to lead projects with minimal supervision and assess controls across IT ecosystems. You will work with team members to develop test steps and document results for review, while identifying root causes and remediation opportunities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent, professional certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPT, CIA, etc.), and 4+ years of IT and audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPT, CSFP, ISA, CIA, etc. preferred.
• 4+ years of IT and audit experience with exposure to IT security.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects with minimal supervision and demonstrates technical proficiency for assigned assessments.
• Works with team to develop test steps and document testing results.
• Interprets testing results and formulates conclusions from control findings and root cause analysis.
• Collaborates with business partners to validate issues and facilitates remediation planning.
• Conducts scoping, planning, detailed procedures, and final reporting.
• Anticipates customer needs and develops solutions to meet them.
• Provides explanations on complex issues and performs conceptual analysis.
• Participates in ongoing program improvements.

Skills

4+ years IT and audit experience

IT security & internal controls

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Resourceful

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent

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 member 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 formulate 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
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

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
• Proven solid interpersonal skills while working effectively with a team
• Proven solid oral and written communication skills
• Proven desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities
• Proven resourceful

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.

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