Cybersecurity Analyst – Remote

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. 

This role is an individual contributor for the Security Incident Response (SIR) Team.  As the team has developed into a 24/7 365 operation, we require solid individual contributors that will investigate, analyze, and contain security incidents.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Solid ability to collaborate, delegate tasks and drive deadline compliance in a highly regulated, time sensitive environment
• Triage, escalation, and assisting the response of cybersecurity, policy and privacy related events and incidents
• Manage containment and remediation efforts of affected assets, IOCs, and TTPs
• Produce detailed incident reports and security recommendations
• Hold stakeholders accountable for remediation actions
• Providing training and guidance through complex incidents
• Integrate and collaborate with other subject matter experts throughout the organization
• Liaison with Cyber Defense, Privacy, Compliance, Legal, and Architecture teams
• Influence the creation and/or adoption of new standards and procedures
• Identify deficiencies in processes and tools, recommend security controls and/or corrective actions for mitigating technical and business risk.  Contribute to Lessons Learned Meetings.
• Monitor security intake technologies for reports of security incidents
• On-Call duties may be 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:

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Cloud Security, Computer Forensics and/or equivalent work experience or 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Certification in cybersecurity (e.g. CISSP, Security+, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCSP, GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CySA+, OSCP, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technology
• 3+ years of experience utilizing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technology
• 3+ years of experience of Application Security experience
• 3+ years of industry recognized analysis frameworks (Kill Chain, Diamond Model, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST 800-53, etc.) 
• 3+ years of fundamental security and network concepts (Operating systems, intrusion/detection, TCP/IP ports, etc.) 
• 3+ years of experience with fundamental security related to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)  
• 3+ years of analyzing attack vectors, current threats, and security remediation strategies
• Ability to work off shift hours if needed (e.g. Nights and Weekends)
• Ability to obtain NAC clearance
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain favorable adjudication following submission of Department of Defense eQuip Form SF86

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in cybersecurity

As a requirement of UnitedHealth Group’s contract with the Department of Defense, this position requires U.S. citizenship and proof of favorable adjudication following submission of Department of Defense eQuip Form SF86, (the National Agency Check Legal and Credit or NACLC). Successful completion of the NACLC process is a requirement for continued employment in this role. NACLC processing will be initiated by our TRICARE Security Officer post-offer and can take 3-6 months for a final decision communication from the Department of Defense. Candidates will be allowed to begin employment with UnitedHealth Group in this role based on an interim clearance, and final results will be communicated as they are received. Failure to obtain final NACLC approval will result in termination from this role.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.