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Cloud Security Architect roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty as a Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer specialty occupation. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require a consular visa appointment. Your employer prepares a support letter for your application—no government filing or prevailing wage requirement applies.
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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 in Cloud Security Architect
Map your credentials to TN categories
Cloud Security Architect isn't a standalone TN visa category. You'll need to frame your role under Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. Your degree field and job duties letter must align precisely with the qualifying category or CBP can deny entry.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search for employers with recent visa filings for Computer Systems Analyst or similar tech roles. These employers have demonstrated experience with work visa sponsorship and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship complexity.
Request a duties letter before your border appointment
For Canadian professionals, CBP adjudicates TN status at the port of entry on the spot. Your employer's support letter must describe cloud security duties in terms that map to your qualifying TN category, not just your job title.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready Cloud Security roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify Cloud Security Architect positions at employers with recent visa filings. Filtering by employer sponsorship experience helps you focus on companies familiar with visa processes, so you won't need to educate them about TN requirements from the start.
Prepare for Mexican consular processing timelines
As a Mexican citizen, you'll attend a consular interview at a U.S. embassy before admission. Build at least three to four weeks into your start date negotiation to account for appointment availability and administrative processing, which can extend beyond initial estimates.
Negotiate TN status for cloud vendor certifications
If your role requires maintaining AWS, Azure, or GCP security certifications, confirm with your employer upfront that TN status covers continuing professional development duties. Some employers update their support letters when your responsibilities expand after initial entry.
Cloud Security Architect TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cloud Security Architect qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Cloud Security Architect isn't listed by name in the USMCA TN occupations schedule, but most roles in this field qualify under Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer, depending on your specific duties and degree. The critical factor is that your employer's support letter frames your responsibilities in terms that match one of those listed categories. CBP officers evaluate the substance of the role, not the job title on your offer letter.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Cloud Security Architects?
TN has no annual cap and no lottery, so Canadian professionals can apply at the port of entry the same day and receive a decision immediately. H-1B visa requires a lottery registration in March, a wait until October 1 if selected, and employer petition filing months in advance. For Canadian Cloud Security Architects, TN is structurally faster. Mexican citizens face a consular interview step, but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must prepare a signed support letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, duties, the TN category claimed, and your anticipated start date. For Canadian professionals, you'll present this support letter directly at the U.S. port of entry (no advance filing required). For Mexican citizens, you'll submit the support letter as part of your application at a U.S. consulate. The process is streamlined compared to other work visas—there's no government certification step or prevailing wage requirement involved.
Where can I find Cloud Security Architect jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Cloud Security Architect roles at employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. That's useful because many job postings don't specify visa sponsorship availability, and negotiating TN support from scratch with an unfamiliar employer adds weeks of uncertainty to your timeline. Filtering by employers experienced with visa sponsorship upfront puts you in front of companies who understand the sponsorship process and are likely equipped to support your TN application.
Can I switch Cloud Security Architect employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you must obtain TN status with the new employer before your last day with the current one, or you'll have a gap in authorized employment. Canadian professionals can return to a port of entry and present the new employer's support letter to apply for TN status. Mexican citizens need to schedule a new consular appointment with the new employer's documentation. Your TN status is employer-specific, so the new support letter must be ready before you start.