Information Security Risk Auditor - Remote

Lensa; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 71,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health care is seeking an Information Security Risk Auditor for a remote role. This position involves managing projects related to information risk governance, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and requires strong expertise in IT audit and security practices. You'll play a crucial role in a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes while working flexibly from anywhere in the U.S.

Benefits

401k contribution

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

Qualifications

• 2+ years of IT audit experience required.
• Must understand IT security and internal control concepts.
• Experience in Regulatory or Risk Management roles is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and executing Information Risk Governance operations.
• Conduct verification for compliance of information systems against NIST standards.
• Support large projects to reduce IT security risks.

Skills

IT compliance

Risk management

IT audit

Project management

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Tools

NIST standards

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

Information Security Risk Auditor - Remote

Information Security Risk Auditor - Remote

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, UnitedHealth Group, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This individual has a broad business approach and is sought out as a functional expert. This position manages the delivery and execution of assigned projects and contributes to the achievement of Information Risk Governance (IRG) goals and objectives.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists with the development and execution of Information Risk Governance department operations, methodology, technologies and tools. Helps drive continuous improvement efforts in alignment with direction provided by leadership and industry standards
• Conduct verification and validation for security compliance of low and moderately complex information systems, products, and components against NIST standards and guidelines.
• Analyze design specifications, design documentation, configuration practices and procedures, and operational practices.
• Facilitate and direct technical issues to appropriate Optum and UnitedHealthcare Technology/Infrastructure and application teams, as needed
• Interact directly with Segment Security Information Officers and SMEs to address relevant security audit issues.
• Support and facilitate communication and build trusted relationships with key business contacts including business proposal leaders, SMEs, legal, internal audit, privacy, and compliance to complete requests.
• Support large, complex projects or segment teams as needed to achieve key business objectives and reduce/mitigate IT security risks
• Successfully identifies, addresses, manages and/or escalates risks and issues within a project to the segment lead
• Translates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
• Influences senior leadership to adopt new ideas, products and/or approaches to meet business needs and address IT security concerns
• Leads special projects undertaken by the department and/or the Company.
  
  

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 in information technology or equivalent 2+ years of IT audit experience
• 2+ years of experience working in a Regulatory, IT Compliance, Risk Management and/ or IT Audit role
• 2+ years of proficient understanding of IT security and internal control concepts and how to apply them
• 2+ years of Project Management / project coordination experience
• Experience working with one or more of these frameworks NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, FedRAMP, MARSE and other federal and State regulatory framework
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
  
  

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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