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Sr. Info Security Engineer Consultant

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Summary

Leads daily cybersecurity operations at Optum — security monitoring, incident response, investigations, and remediation — while serving as the primary security contact for client stakeholders. Core work involves security/compliance frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, ISO), risk mitigation, metrics reporting, and mentoring junior team members.

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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