Sr. Director, Business Information Security Officer - Remote or Hybrid from at UnitedHealth Group Canada

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

268000.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Enterprise Security, Data Security, AI Security, ML Security, Risk Management, Compliance, Indirect Leadership, Cloud-Native Architecture, Zero Trust Security, Federated Learning, Data Governance, Adversarial Testing, Model Lifecycle Security, Incident Management, Regulatory Compliance, Thought Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking a Sr. Director, Business Information Security Officer to drive execution and program management of security strategy and risk governance adherence for our Enterprise Data & AI/ML divisions. This role anchors and supports the technology teams accountable for critical security controls around the design, deployment, and scaling of Enterprise Data & AI/ML solutions—particularly Generative AI and enterprise LLM platforms—while balancing risk, innovation, and compliance across global operations. The candidate must bring 12+ years of demonstrated success in enterprise security leadership roles, with specific expertise in Data & AI/ML security, indirect team leadership, and global regulatory experience in large multinational environments. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. This role may be hybrid, work in office and out. #ESRO #AIML 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. Primary Responsibilities: Enterprise Data & AI/ML & LLM Security Leadership Understand and contribute to LLM threat modeling, prompt injection detection, adversarial testing, and alignment protocols Drive Security for AI/ML development pipelines (MLOps), integrating DevSecOps principles, access controls, and provenance tracking Guide and consult on model lifecycle security including fine-tuning risks, output sanitization, hallucination detection, and bias remediation Consult on and drive adherence to data governance guardrails for training, inference, storage, and synthetic data creation Risk Management & Compliance Map evolving AI/ML risks against global frameworks: EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, DPDP Act, and internal GRC mandates Drive action and accountability for enterprise-wide AI/ML risk assessments, internal audits, and red teaming exercises targeting GenAI systems Support regulatory responses, incident management, and executive briefings tied to AI/ML program controls Collaborate with Legal, Data Privacy, and Engineering teams to align on emerging AI ethics and liability risks Leadership & Enablement Act as Security Advisor to technology leadership, bridging technical realities with strategic risk perspectives Champion secure enablement, helping business units adopt AI/ML responsibly and confidently Drive action with virtual cross-functional teams including data science, product, legal, and security engineering stakeholders Influence culture and policy through thought leadership, workshops, and publication of enterprise AI Security Playbooks Communication & Advocacy Draft C-suite–level strategy briefings, board-level updates, and actionable security advisories Engage in global forums, contribute to regulatory consultations, and build the firm’s external reputation in AI/ML security Translate technical risk into business impact for a non-technical audience You’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 Qualifications: 16+ years of experience in Information/Cyber Security in corporate environment, including 5+ years in emerging tech (AI/ML, data platforms, analytics systems) Experience managing risks tied to data integrity, model drift, shadow AI deployments, and third-party AI services Proven track record securing AI platforms and LLM ecosystems (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI, Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock) Solid command of cloud-native architecture, zero trust security models, and federated learning environments Proven history of indirect leadership, driving outcomes across non-reporting teams and global stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: CISM / CISSP / CCSP / CRISC / CIPP or equivalent ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 42001 (AI Management) experience Microsoft, AWS, or Google AI/ML security training Completion of NIST AI RMF workshops or red team exercises targeting GenAI *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $156,400 to $268,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Responsibilities

The Sr. Director, Business Information Security Officer will drive execution and program management of security strategy and risk governance for the Enterprise Data & AI/ML divisions. This role involves leading security initiatives for AI/ML development pipelines and ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks.