Associate Director, Insider Risk

The Insider Risk program, part of UnitedHealth Group’s Compliance and Ethics Organization, conducts internal investigations related to allegations of serious employee misconduct, fraud, theft, and other insider risks; provides digital forensic support and analysis to the Enterprise, and coordinates with law enforcement and legal counsel.

 

The Associate Director of Insider Risk will conduct complex investigations and digital forensic analyses, in partnership with enterprise stakeholders such as Corporate Security, People Team, Employment Law, Compliance, Privacy, and Enterprise Information Security.  This role will also provide leadership to other team members, support team operations and strategy, and engage with senior leadership across UnitedHealth Group.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end investigations related to employee misconduct, to include evidence collection, chain-of-custody documentation, conducting interviews, and writing case summaries and reports.
• Conduct digital forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, and other electronically stored information such as system/network logs, email, and other large data sets.
• Develop and enhance investigative processes which reflect current best practices and industry standards.
• Develop innovative and efficient solutions to identify, investigate, and mitigate internal risks.

 

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:

• 7 years of experience in law enforcement, cybersecurity, or related domain conducting investigations into allegations of employee misconduct or violations of state/federal criminal code.  This should include at least 3 years of experience conducting digital forensic investigations or analysis of operating system artifacts, system/network logs, or other electronically stored information.
• Experience using digital forensic tools such as X-Ways, Magnet Axiom, Nuix, Cellebrite, and other open-source tools and scripts.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to conduct investigations, lead cross-functional teams, collect statements and interviews, and report findings to internal employees and leaders.
• Current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education, with the ability to conduct ongoing testing and upgrading of digital forensic processes, software, and capabilities.
• Familiarity with technical concepts, to include computer hardware/software, network protocol, and file system structure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Digital forensics certifications from reputable certification entities, such as GIAC (GCFE and GCFA), IACIS (CFCE), and Cellebrite.
• Experience leveraging Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview to detect and investigate intentional misconduct.
• Experience conducting criminal or civil investigations at the local, state, or federal level.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
• Experience building Insider Threat programs, and/or leading, mentoring, and coaching other employees.

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 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.

 

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.