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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm)

We are looking for a dedicated and meticulous cybersecurity specialist to join our growing team of Information and Operations Technology professionals. In the role you will operate independently and as part of a team to ensure our software, hardware, and related components are protected from cyberattacks. The job description will include developing security systems, analyzing current systems for vulnerabilities, and maintaining up-to-date software/firmware technologies for networked enterprise and industrial devices. Candidates should have strong IT skills and a deep understanding of computer/network vulnerabilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act in a strategic capacity as a technical expert for Azure Security Solutions and tools, and processes across the organization for both on premise and cloud-based solutions
• Develop unique, effective security strategies for software systems, networks, data centers, and industrial hardware for customer
• Implement/build-in and administer cloud security systems to software and components.
• Monitor software for external intrusions, attacks, and hacks
• Configure enterprise security solutions based on industry best practices
• Provide input to the IAM capability roadmap and strategy
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for security solution and technologies.
• Participate in a management On-Call support on a rotational basis

*** ENGLISH PROFICIENT ASSESSMENT WILL BE REQUIRED AFTER APPLICATION **

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 or equivalent credits approved
• 3+ years of technical experience in Information Security
• 2+ years of Identity, Cloud Security Products. Access Management (IAM), or Directory Services experience, working with tools such as Active Directory, CyberArk Password Vault, Cloud Access Security Brokers, or equivalent tool experience
• Bilingual proficiency in English & Spanish
• Close off security vulnerability in the case of an attack, and report findings with the team
• Research best ways to secure computer networks as well as industrial networks
• The ability to participate in a rotational 24x7 On-Call support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security+, Network+, A+, Azure Technologies related certifications
• Relational database experience
• Healthcare Industry experience
• Experience being a product owner with experience Road Mapping the lifecycle of a security tool
  

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.