Optum · 5 hours ago
Sr Manager, Information Security- Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC
Bangor, ME
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $189K/yr
5+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Sr Manager, Information Security is responsible for overseeing daily security operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality cybersecurity services to the client while acting as the primary client-facing security expert.
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Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate daily security operations for the account, including monitoring, incident response, and remediation activities
Serve as the main point of contact for client stakeholders regarding security operations, issues, and escalations
Oversee operational delivery across matrixed service teams, ensuring alignment with client expectations and contractual obligations
Support the implementation and maintenance of security controls, policies, and procedures in alignment with enterprise and regulatory requirements (NIST, HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO, etc)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks
Oversee and participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews
Lead client risk efforts including third party risk assessments, vendor management and ensure third-party compliance with security and privacy requirements
Champion a risk-based approach to security efforts and prioritization
Translate risk findings into actionable architecture plans, standard controls, and design requirements
Provide expert level guidance to engineering and product teams to ensure secure-by-design implementations
Prepare and present operational security metrics and status reports to client and internal leadership
Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing as it relates to security operations
Collaborate closely with the CISO, Client Security Lead, to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution of security initiatives
Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, client-focused culture
Oversee the implementation of new systems and ensure they are set up and configured with appropriate security controls, considering all applicable regulatory requirements and client policies
Engage with cross-functional teams, including technical staff and business stakeholders, to ensure that security considerations are embedded throughout all project phases and to clearly articulate identified security findings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Assurance, MIS, or related field, or 7+ years of equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, risk management, or related field, including business engagement
5+ years of Client service orientation and stakeholder management experience
Hands-on experience with a broad range of security tools and technologies; experience exp: CrowdStrike, Microsoft, Palo Alto, Tenable, Tanium, LogRhythm
Experience developing risk mitigation strategies
Leadership experience with HR accountabilities
Experience with Federal and state regulations pertaining to data privacy and security (HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, ISO, etc)
Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent
Experience in healthcare IT or supporting healthcare clients
Experience with regulatory agencies and external auditors
Experience leading distributed teams or managing vendor relationships
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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