Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - Remote

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. 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. The Prin Cybersecurity Anlyst serves as a key architect and operational leader responsible for designing, building, evolving, and maintaining the enterprise cybersecurity integration program for acquired entities. This individual contributor role partners across ESRO, Security Engineering, PMO, Technology, and Acquired Entity leadership to develop scalable cybersecurity integration strategies, playbooks, operating models, governance frameworks, and repeatable implementation approaches that accelerate risk reduction and cybersecurity maturity across acquisitions. The role combines strategic program design with hands-on execution leadership to continuously improve how acquired entities are assessed, integrated, transformed, and transitioned into enterprise cybersecurity services. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Program Design & Transformation Strategy Design and evolve the cybersecurity integration framework supporting mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures Develop repeatable methodologies, playbooks, templates, and operational standards supporting acquired entity cybersecurity transformation Define integration approaches based on acquisition size, complexity, maturity, risk profile, and operating model Develop cybersecurity operating models supporting centralized, federated, and hybrid environments Establish scalable processes that improve integration velocity while reducing enterprise risk Program Build & Continuous Improvement Build and maintain the end-to-end cybersecurity transformation lifecycle Develop and refine assessment methodologies, graduation criteria, maturity frameworks, and readiness models Analyze lessons learned and continuously improve integration processes, tools, and execution strategies Identify opportunities to simplify delivery and increase operational efficiency through automation and standardization Establish measurable success criteria and outcomes that demonstrate risk reduction Security Integration Leadership Partner with cybersecurity domain teams to integrate acquired entities into enterprise security services including: Identity & Access Management Endpoint Security Asset Discovery Vulnerability Management Logging & Monitoring Data Security Cyber Defense Cloud Security Facilitate alignment between acquired entities and enterprise cybersecurity standards Drive prioritization and sequencing of transformation activities across multiple integration initiatives Governance & Operational Excellence Establish and maintain governance processes supporting cybersecurity transformation activities Facilitate cross-functional working sessions, workshops, and planning activities Support audit, compliance, and evidence management requirements Executive Engagement & Communication Present recommendations, findings, and transformation strategies to cybersecurity and technology leadership Translate complex technical challenges into actionable business-focused recommendations Develop executive communications, briefing materials, roadmaps, and transformation updates Serve as a trusted advisor to program leaders, domain owners, and acquired entity stakeholders You'll be rewarded and recognized for your