Software Security Architect - Raleigh, NC or Minnesota - Full-time / Part-time

At Optum, we are focused on doing things that have not been done yet; helping improve lives in ways that were unthinkable until we thought of them. Do you enjoy working with an elite team, empowered to do your best? If so, please consider this your opportunity to see your ideas come to life. Optum is known for its innovative approach to health care.
 
We are focused on investing in the technology and information capabilities that help us bring new ideas to market faster; we have developed solutions that are practical today and scalable for tomorrow; and we have created collaborative teams dedicated to innovation across each of our businesses to share our best thinking. The world will never be the same. And neither should you.
 
In this Software Security Architect role, you will be responsible for the development, communication and implementation of the organization's technology architecture and applications plan, including the components required to support it and in the integration of corporate and business architecture and applications relative to security.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the business to understand / influence security requirements
Demonstrate understanding of cross - functional / cross - domain requirements and impact
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies / products / trends related to security architectural solutions
Ensure alignment of solutions with business and IT goals / objectives
Identify and quantify scope and impact of security policy changes on systems
Facilitate / lead / participate in identification of solution options and features
Communicate solution options to business owners / stakeholders (e.g. architecture reviews)
Incorporate security architecture (e.g. infrastructure, network, controls) into conceptual designs
Ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards (e.g. solution patterns, application frameworks, technology roadmaps, capital plans)
Identify gaps between established standards and proposed solutions, and follow the exception / waiver process as needed
Maintain awareness of current security technology assets and the capability of each
Understand and adhere to architecture Governance framework
Deliver all project deliverables on scope, on time and on budget
 

Required Qualifications: 


Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience working as an architect (technical, data, solution)
1+ years of software / solution / enterprise security architecture experience
5+ years of full - lifecycle application development experience with multiple technologies
Demonstrated experience with Big Data technologies 
Demonstrated experience creating architectures in alignment with design patterns / reference architectures
Demonstrated experience creating architectures in alignment with corporate security policies and industry regulations
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as PCI or SOX
Working knowledge of ITIL, COBIT, and NIST 800-53 among other governance frameworks
Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare industry experience
Team leadership or team management experience
Experience prototyping and performance tuning applications deployed across multiple operating systems, languages and computing platforms
Agile development
Working knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to influence opinion without direct managerial control
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)
 
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.
 
 
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