Principle Cybersecurity Analyst – Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC

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 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.

 

The Enterprise Information Security (EIS) team is responsible for cybersecurity across our organization. We support our business and members by reducing risk, rapidly responding to threats, focusing on business resiliency and securing new acquisitions.

 

Purpose of Job: This role is a Principle Cybersecurity Analyst position on the Security Incident Response (SIR) Team.  As the team has developed into a 24/7 x 365 operation, we require solid individual contributors to investigate, analyze and contain security incidents.

 

Please note this will be shift work – Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 4 pm / flexible requirements

 

If you are located in MN or DC, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead escalated security and privacy incidents, providing technical expertise and remediation using a risk-based approach
• Mentor analysts, providing training and guidance through complex incidents
• Provide coaching throughout the security incident response process, deliver formal feedback on sampled incidents and escalated events
• Provide timely incident status reporting to multiple levels of stakeholders
• Produce detailed incident reports and security recommendations
• Provide design and engineering consulting expertise in support of new initiatives
• Document and operationalize IR processes for use in support of enterprise efforts
• Drive automation and efficiency opportunities
• Work with leadership to develop personal, team, and departmental goals
• Manage personal and team project initiatives
• Promote teamwork across the broader ESRO and Cyber Defense Organization
• On-call duties are required

 

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:

• Information Technology Industry Certification: Willingness to obtain information/cybersecurity certification within nine (9) months of hire
• 10+ years of Cybersecurity or IT Security experience in any of the following areas:
  • Cyber Security Incident Response
  • Email Security
  • Cybersecurity threat detection, monitoring and reporting
  • Cyber Intelligence and Threat Hunting
  • Vulnerability Management
• Willing or ability to obtain NAC clearance
• Experience analyzing attack vectors, current threats, and security remediation strategies
• Experience with SIEM technologies, EDR technologies, and/or Asset isolation tools
• Experience in public cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform
• Willing or ability to work off shift hours if needed (e.g. Nights and Weekends)
• If you are offered this position, you will be required to provide extensive personal information to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top Secret security clearance as a condition of your employment

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISSP, CISA, GCIH, CEH, CHFI, CCSP, SEC+, Net+, A+
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience  
• PowerShell, KQL, or Python scripting experience
• Understanding of NIST 800-61, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Networking experience (including the OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP), System Administration, and Security Architecture
• High level familiarity of global privacy regulations (NY Cyber, GDPR, LGPD, CERT-In)
• Proven Spanish Language skills

 

*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 $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

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.