Associate Director, Corporate Security Operations - Remote

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The Associate Director (AD) Corporate Security Operations is entrusted with the operational execution and standardization of the Enterprise Security Operations Center’s (ESOC) strategy across all UHG locations. This role is pivotal in driving the successful expansion and integration of new GSOCs in EMEA and APAC, ensuring that operational excellence, workforce readiness, and regulatory compliance are consistently maintained as the organization scales globally.

Beyond day-to-day oversight, AD is responsible for developing and implementing standardized policies, procedures, and reporting frameworks that unify operations across regions. As the primary operational liaison between regional GSOC leads, the AD fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring consistent communication and alignment with UHG’s broader security objectives.

This position also plays a critical role in workforce management, overseeing recruitment, structured training, workforce planning, and succession programs tailored for a global, 24/7 operational environment. The AD is instrumental in building an FTE bench to mitigate burnout and turnover, supporting the long-term health and resilience of GSOC teams.

Technological advancement is a core focus, with the AD leading the integration and optimization of security platforms and tools to enhance situational awareness, incident response, and interoperability across all GSOC locations. The AD partners closely with IT and security engineering teams to select, deploy, and continuously improve advanced monitoring and reporting solutions.

As part of the ESOC leadership team the AD provides global leadership continuity during crises, incidents, or absences, ensuring uninterrupted 24/7 crisis management and incident response coverage. The AD also manages the development and implementation of compliance programs to address complex, multi-country regulatory requirements and sensitive data handling.

Finally, the AD is responsible for operational metrics and reporting, tracking global SOC performance, workforce health, and compliance status, and providing regular briefings to the VP, SOC and regional leads. Through these responsibilities, the AD ensures that UHG’s SOC function remains robust, scalable, and prepared to meet the evolving challenges of a global security landscape.

If you are located in Eden Prairie MN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely
* 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.

• Lead the operational planning, execution, and oversight of new Fusion Centers in geographic regions, ensuring alignment with UHG’s global security strategy
• Oversee operational responsibilities for three Country Security Operations Centers (CSOCs) in Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Ireland
• Help to develop and implement and maintain standardized policies, procedures, and reporting frameworks across all Fusion Center and CSOC locations
• Oversee the development and optimization of technology platforms and tools for the Fusion Centers, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability
• Partner with IT and security engineering teams to evaluate, select, and deploy advanced monitoring, response, and reporting solutions
• Design and implement structured training, workforce planning, and succession programs for Fusion Center teams globally
• Oversee recruitment, staffing, and onboarding for new and existing CSOC locations, including the creation of an FTE bench to mitigate burnout and turnover
• Act as part of the leadership team and, at times,…