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Cloud Operations Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, covering infrastructure monitoring, incident response, and cloud platform management. Canadian citizens can enter at the border same-day; Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. Employers file no lottery and face no annual cap for Canadian applicants.
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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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Information Security Risk Auditor within Optum Technology, you will play a critical role in maintaining Optum Public Cloud PCI compliance certification and other compliance standards selected for Optum Cloud platform. You will lead internal and external audits including interpret regulatory/compliance requirements into cloud technology solutions, coordinating appropriate responses and walkthroughs. You will partner with engineering, products and operations teams in managing public cloud compliance and security environment. In this role, you will leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate remediation, evidence collection, and drive continuous improvement; while leveraging AI tools and data insights to influence stakeholders and deliver security by design and strong business outcomes.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain Optum Public Cloud PCI compliance certification and compliance with security and policies
- Lead internal and external audit; coordinate and manage across cloud security domains
- Translate technical security requirements into cloud architecture solutions and interpret compliance and security requirements into technical solutions and evidence (e.g., system logs, cloud configurations)
- Drive the successful implementation of automation for remediation, optimization, evidence collection, anomaly detection, and continuous control tuning
- Influence stakeholders by translating AI insights and analytical findings into measurable business outcomes
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to remediate findings, support customer requests, and optimize workflows
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate remediation, and drive continuous operational improvement
- Evaluate emerging trends to influence solution design and strategic innovation in cloud security and compliance
- Proven experience in translating state, customer, regulatory, operational, or market insight into product strategy, solution strategy, roadmap decisions, solution priorities, operational improvements, or measurable business outcomes
- Proven executive communication, stakeholder management, strategic planning, and decision-framing skills
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with PCI DSS implementation, monitoring, and validation
- 3+ years of cloud security and compliance experience across frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, or NIST 800-53
- 3+ years of experience managing and coordinating internal and external audits
- 2+ years of working with cloud architecture and the ability to interpret compliance and technical requirements into cloud technology solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of equivalent experience in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of healthcare technical operations experience (supporting engineering teams, handling customer request tickets, and driving operational automation)
- Industry security certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CCSP, or cloud vendor security specialty credentials (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Deep expertise in defining and maintaining public cloud PCI DSS scope boundaries in enterprise environments
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment
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. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Information Security Risk Auditor within Optum Technology, you will play a critical role in maintaining Optum Public Cloud PCI compliance certification and other compliance standards selected for Optum Cloud platform. You will lead internal and external audits including interpret regulatory/compliance requirements into cloud technology solutions, coordinating appropriate responses and walkthroughs. You will partner with engineering, products and operations teams in managing public cloud compliance and security environment. In this role, you will leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate remediation, evidence collection, and drive continuous improvement; while leveraging AI tools and data insights to influence stakeholders and deliver security by design and strong business outcomes.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain Optum Public Cloud PCI compliance certification and compliance with security and policies
- Lead internal and external audit; coordinate and manage across cloud security domains
- Translate technical security requirements into cloud architecture solutions and interpret compliance and security requirements into technical solutions and evidence (e.g., system logs, cloud configurations)
- Drive the successful implementation of automation for remediation, optimization, evidence collection, anomaly detection, and continuous control tuning
- Influence stakeholders by translating AI insights and analytical findings into measurable business outcomes
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to remediate findings, support customer requests, and optimize workflows
- Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate remediation, and drive continuous operational improvement
- Evaluate emerging trends to influence solution design and strategic innovation in cloud security and compliance
- Proven experience in translating state, customer, regulatory, operational, or market insight into product strategy, solution strategy, roadmap decisions, solution priorities, operational improvements, or measurable business outcomes
- Proven executive communication, stakeholder management, strategic planning, and decision-framing skills
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with PCI DSS implementation, monitoring, and validation
- 3+ years of cloud security and compliance experience across frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, or NIST 800-53
- 3+ years of experience managing and coordinating internal and external audits
- 2+ years of working with cloud architecture and the ability to interpret compliance and technical requirements into cloud technology solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of equivalent experience in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of healthcare technical operations experience (supporting engineering teams, handling customer request tickets, and driving operational automation)
- Industry security certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CCSP, or cloud vendor security specialty credentials (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Deep expertise in defining and maintaining public cloud PCI DSS scope boundaries in enterprise environments
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment
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. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Operations Engineer
Map your credentials to Computer Systems Analyst
TN visa classification for cloud operations roles falls under Computer Systems Analyst. Gather a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field now, because a mismatched credential is the most common reason employers drop TN candidates before the offer stage.
Target employers with active cloud infrastructure teams
Search for companies running multi-cloud or hybrid environments on AWS, Azure, or GCP. These teams depend on operations engineers daily and are far more likely to understand TN sponsorship than companies hiring their first cloud hire.
Get your support letter scope right
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your duties in systems analyst language, not generic IT language. Phrases like 'incident response,' 'capacity planning,' and 'infrastructure automation' anchor the role to the qualifying USMCA occupation category.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers
Identifying which employers are experienced with visa sponsorship saves weeks of cold outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces cloud operations roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you can focus your applications on companies proven to navigate the sponsorship process.
Prepare for port-of-entry adjudication as a Canadian
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at the border with your support letter, degree, and job offer in hand. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, so bring printed copies of every document and be ready to explain your role concisely.
Negotiate TN renewal timing into your offer
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments with unlimited renewals. Before signing, confirm your employer will file your first renewal at least 30 days before expiration so your authorization stays continuous without a gap in work eligibility.
Cloud Operations Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Operations Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Cloud Operations Engineer roles typically qualify under the Computer Systems Analyst category of the USMCA TN occupation list. The role must involve analyzing, designing, or supporting cloud-based systems rather than purely manual or supervisory tasks. Your employer's support letter should describe duties like infrastructure monitoring, incident management, and automation to align with the category's requirements.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Cloud Operations Engineer roles?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no lengthy petition process with USCIS. Canadian professionals can be approved at the border the same day they apply. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship, a lottery selection in April, and a start date no earlier than October 1. For cloud operations engineers with Canadian citizenship, TN is almost always faster and more predictable than H-1B.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of your duties, your qualifications, the duration of employment, and confirmation that you'll be paid a wage consistent with the role. You supply your passport, your degree or transcripts, and the support letter. Canadians present these directly to CBP; Mexicans bring them to a U.S. consulate appointment.
Where can I find Cloud Operations Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can search Cloud Operations Engineer roles filtered by employers with recent visa filings, which removes the guesswork of identifying which companies are experienced with sponsoring work visas and likely equipped to support the TN process from offer to port of entry.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Cloud Operations Engineer?
Yes, but you must obtain new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you start working for them. Canadians can apply at any port of entry with the new employer's support letter. Mexicans must schedule a new consular appointment. Working for a new employer without updated TN authorization, even briefly, violates your status and could affect future applications.