Security Architect- Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The Security Architect serves as a technical security authority supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) security implementation programs. This role is responsible for defining, influencing, and implementing security architectures and controls that are being developed to be included within Optum's current security portfolio, while ensuring integrations are executed securely, efficiently, and in alignment with enterprise risk tolerance.This role operates at the intersection of integration delivery, security architecture, and product/platform evolution. The Principal Security Architect partners closely with M&A targets, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, and Product teams to translate integration-driven security needs into actionable architectures, capability gaps, roadmap recommendations, and ready to implement accordingly both individually and by others within the organization.Success in this role requires the ability to lead through influence without authority, operate effectively amid ambiguity, and balance identified risks with long-term platform and product strategy.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.Key AccountabilitiesServe as an architect for M&A integration initiatives, accountable for the overall security architecture, risk posture, and strategic alignment of acquired entitiesLead security discovery and architecture assessments of acquisition targets to identify gaps between current UHG capabilities and required future-state security outcomesDefine and recommend security solutions and architectural patterns where capabilities do not yet exist, including interim, compensating, and long-term solutionsPartner with downstream internal teams (Enterprise Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, IAM, Application Security, Product, and Engineering) to:Understand existing technical offerings and constraintsTranslate integration-driven security requirements into capability enhancements or net-new solutionsInfluence and shape security product and platform roadmaps to close identified gapsAct as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, clearly articulating security risk, trade-offs, and architectural optionsLead the development of future-state security architectures, reference designs, and integration patterns applicable across multiple acquisitionsProvide architectural oversight through early implementation phases to ensure security intent is preserved and deliveredDrive alignment across multiple stakeholders with competing priorities, using influence rather than authorityMentor and provide architectural guidance to other security and integration architects across the organizationRepresent security architecture in executive-level discussions related to M&A strategy, integration planning, and risk decisionsPrimary ResponsibilitiesOwn and evolve security architecture standards and patterns for M&A, including:Identity and Access Management (IAM)Network and perimeter securityCloud and hybrid securityData protection and privacy controlsEvaluate and document security risks, assumptions, dependencies, and constraints associated with protecting acquired environmentsProduce high-quality internal artifacts including:Security architecture diagrams and reference architecturesGap analyses and capability assessmentsRoadmap input and security design recommendationsProvide guidance on secure adoption of Optum platforms while recognizing when non-standard or emerging solutions are requiredDevelop automation where applicable that enables security deployments to be faster, more programmatic, and reduce human interventionYou'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 QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent experience8+ years of experience in security architecture, enterprise security, or platform security roles, with demonstrated impact at an enterprise levelProven experience supporting M&A integrations, complex enterprise transformations, or large-scale platform initiativesSolid breadth across IT and security domains, including:Cloud (public, private, hybrid) security architecturesIAM, zero trust, and secure access modelsNetwork, endpoint, and infrastructure securitySecurity orchestration & automated responseDemonstrated ability to operate in high ambiguity environments where requirements, solutions, or products are not yet fully definedExperience influencing product, platform, or service roadmaps based on architectural and security needsExceptional ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiencesProven track record of leading through influence across organizational boundariesPreferred QualificationsHealthcare or other highly regulated industry experienceExpert level experience with the following tools:ZscalerPalo AltoMicrosoft EntraSplunk#J-18808-Ljbffr