Information Security Officer - Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Information Security Officer to serve as SME for cybersecurity across Optum Serve. You will ensure security controls align with NIST RMF, manage ATO/CMMC/POAM activities, and coordinate with ESRO and security teams.

This role emphasizes risk management, governance, and government frameworks. You will address government and client inquiries, develop security documentation (SSP, CP, CMP, IRP), and lead annual audits and penetration testing coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security, cybersecurity, CS, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of information security experience.
• 3+ years of FISMA-related experience.
• 3+ years of A&A and IV&V experience.
• Understanding of cloud computing models and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53/800-171, FedRAMP, RMF.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for information security governance, risk, and compliance per NIST RMF.
• Collaborate with Business and IT to design, implement, and monitor security controls.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain cloud security knowledge and cloud environment management.
• Understand security architecture, OS, databases, networks, and security tools.
• Comply with regulatory frameworks (NIST RMF/SP, CMMC, FedRAMP, RMF).
• Manage ATO/POAM processes and security documentation (SSP, CMP, CP, IRP).
• Lead vulnerability discussions and coordinate remediation.

Skills

Information security governance

Risk management

Compliance

Cloud security

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security or related field

Tools

NIST RMF

NIST SP 800-53

NIST SP 800-171

FedRAMP

ATO/POAM process

STIGs

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here\'s your opportunity. We\'re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Information Security Officer serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cybersecurity across Optum Serve. Responsibilities include ensuring all information security needs are implemented promptly, requiring collaboration with the Infrastructure and Operations team, ESRO, and Optum Serve Information Security team. This role ensures alignment with ESRO standards and government frameworks, such as NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and FedRAMP to obtain and maintain ATOs, FedRAMP authorizations, and CMMC Level 2 certifications. The candidate will manage security controls to safeguard Optum Serve\'s networks and systems.

The Information Security Officer will address all government and client security inquiries related to security and compliance. This position entails coordinating, developing, updating, and maintaining security documentation for CMMC Level 2 Certification, including the ATO package (SSP, CP, CMP, IRP, POAM, etc.) and its annual updates. The role also involves managing and reporting system risks and vulnerabilities, coordinating third-party audits, and overseeing annual penetration tests.

You\'ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for information security governance, risk management, and compliance in accordance with the NIST Risk Management Framework
• Liaise with Business and IT Groups in security compliance, design, planning, implementation, and continuous monitoring phases of IT and business-related projects
• Create and maintain new and existing standard operating procedures, work with multi-functional team members to maintain high-quality work standards
• Solid understanding of cloud computing models, management of cloud-based environments, and cloud providers
• Solid understanding of security architecture, operating systems, databases, networks, applications, and security tools
• Solid knowledge and experience with regulatory frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Solid knowledge and experience with security control compliance/implementation with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), CMMC certification, and the ATO processes to include Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) management
• Develop and maintain security documentation to include but not limited to System Security Plan (SSP), Contingency Plans, Configuration Management Plan, and Disaster Recovery Plan
• Facilitate regular vulnerability and control weakness discussions within the team to identify potential security risks and weaknesses in systems and networks for timely remediation and documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent
• 5+years of information security experience
• 3+ years of FISMA related experience
• 3+ years of experience with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
• Solid understanding of cloud computing models, management of cloud-based environments, and cloud providers
• Solid understanding of security architecture, operating systems, databases, networks, applications, and security tools
• Solid knowledge and experience with regulatory frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Solid knowledge and experience with security control compliance/implementation with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and the Authorization To Operate (ATO) process to include Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) management
• US Citizenship
• If you are offered this position, you will be required to provide extensive personal information to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top Secret security clearance as a condition of your employment
• Good standing with at least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM)
• 10% Travel
• All employees working remotely 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 salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.