Associate Cybersecurity Analyst – Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

Positions in this function are involved in the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect and defend networks, computers, programs, and data from attack, damage, theft, or unauthorized access, including firewall, digital forensics, investigative services, and incident management.

 

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

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Perform incident response, with a primary focus of eliminating the threat to the network and determining the cause of the security incident while preserving evidence for further analysis
• Ensure incidents are handed in a manner that is consistent with established playbooks
• Monitors SIEM and logging for alerts of potential network threats, intrusions, and/or compromises
• Responsible for understanding the global threat environment and general security best practices
• Assists with triage of service requests from automated sensors and internal requests for assistance
• Participates in active cyber hunting to identify and eliminate known and unknown network threats
• Interface with technical personnel from various disciplines to rapidly resolve critical issues
• Appropriately inform and advise leadership of incidents and propose effective response and/or countermeasures for containment
• Participate in knowledge sharing with other security engineers and partner
• Identify, document, and recommend new or revised incident response playbooks
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures to improve analysis, detection, and mitigation of incidents in support of the overall Cyber Defense mission
• Create and drive action plans to address recurring or ongoing information security incidents
• Develop and maintain reporting metrics used to measure team performance, ensure analyst adherence to processes/procedures for operational consistency, identify process improvements, coaching, training, and professional development of the staff
• Participate in the planning and implementation of information security technology projects. Serve as point-person and subject matter expert for issues and projects related Cyber Security Counter Threat Operations
• Ability to work either in-office or remotely with minimal supervision, prioritize intake via multiple methods that include SIEM’s, email, chat, text messages, telephone calls and work queues
• Collaboration as appropriate with leadership and other key stakeholders

 

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: 

• High School diploma/GED (or higher)
• 6+ months of experience in the following:
  • Industry recognized analysis frameworks (Kill Chain, Diamond Model, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Incident Response, etc.)
  • Fundamental security and network concepts (Operating systems, intrusion/detection, TCP/IP, ports, etc.)
• Willingness & ability to work in a team-oriented 24/7 SOC environment; flexibility to work on a rotating schedule (including occasional shift work)

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Forensics and/or equivalent work experience
• 6+ months of scripting experience C+, Python, PS, Bash, or Java
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CCNA Cyber Ops, GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CySA+, OSCP, etc.)
• Experience with network monitoring in a SOC environment
• Experience and knowledge conducting cyber threat analysis originating from phishing emails
• Experience working with network tools and technologies such as firewall (FW), proxies, IPS/IDS devices, full packet capture (FPC), and email platforms
• Proven efficient triage and documentation during incident response to effectively brief teammates, shift lead and supervisory levels

 

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

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. 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.