Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate daily cybersecurity operations, including security monitoring, incident response, investigations, and remediation activities.
Serve as the primary security contact for client stakeholders, addressing security concerns, escalations, and operational issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
Support implementation and maintenance of security controls, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry frameworks such as HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, and ISO standards.
Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.
Monitor and report security performance metrics, SLAs, and KPIs.
Manage client relationships, drive customer satisfaction, and support business reviews and strategic discussions.
Partner with leadership teams on security initiatives, operational improvements, and service delivery enhancements.
Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and third-party security compliance activities.
Mentor junior security team members and promote a strong security culture.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, MIS, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations, Information Security, Risk Management, or a related field.
Strong experience in stakeholder management and working with cross-functional technical teams.
Experience managing security incidents, investigations, and risk mitigation initiatives.
Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks including:
HIPAA
HITRUST
NIST
ISO Security Standards
Experience presenting security initiatives, risks, and metrics to business and technical stakeholders.
Strong client-facing, account management, or relationship management experience.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
Hybrid
Laptop/Computer Provided by the Company
Market Total Rewards Package
Retirement Plan
Medical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employment
Dental, Medical, and Optical Reimbursements
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time-Off Benefits
Sick Leave Conversion
Tuition Fee Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Performance Based Merit Increases
Employee Recognition
Training and Staff Development
Employee Referral Program
Employee Volunteerism Opportunity
All Mandatory Statutory Benefits
WHO WE ARE
Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare.
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.
We’re a leading health solution and care delivery organization. Our work is complex, but our mission is simple: create a healthier world, with you at the center.
As part of a Fortune 5 enterprise, we are improving the health care experience of over 125 million people around the world.
Elevate your career with a leading health care company while improving lives
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Company profile
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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.