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.

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.

Description:

Conduct analysis to interpret notifications and data from a variety of sources to provide appropriate triage and escalation of attack surface findings.  This information is then used to enhance the defenses of our information systems and resources. In this important position, you will keep it possible for the organization to defend its assets with clear vision and situational awareness in a persistent, dynamic, and highly complex threat environment.

Works independently and in team environment on early identification, and escalation of  threats and risks from research and analysis.  Investigate alerts and alarms to generate incidents of interest for investigation, make the determination for escalation into team investigations and provide collaboration for ultimate remediation.

Will work standard daytime hours and will need to be available, on occasion, to assist with response efforts for highly critical incidents.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Processing of alerts and requests
• Support triaging and remediation escalations
• Participation in quality reviews
• Understanding and enforcement of general platform controls
• Development and Maintenance of Internal Procedure Documentation
• Identify security administration deficiencies, recommend improvements, and assist in implementing corrective action
• Execution of scheduled reporting
• Self-directed tasks based on established priorities. On-call responsibilities will be assigned as required
• Perform analytical research efforts
• Be able to complete projects independently, ensuring that finished work meets established standards for quality and timeliness
• Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education

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:

• College level, or equivalent, experience in information security or computer sciences
• 2+ years, or equivalent experience, in an IT or cyber security field
• 2+ years of experience with data correlation techniques
• 2+ years of experience with threat and risk related industry best practices
• 2+ years of experience with case management or incident management products and procedures
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office for Data Analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security certifications  (e.g. CCNA, CEH, Security+, Net+, A+, )
• Experience using enterprise SIEM technologies
• Experience using SQL queries (e.g. Select Statements)
• Technical knowledge of networking, security controls (IPS/IDS, Firewall, Endpoint Protection, etc) and information security concepts.
• Knowledge of trouble isolation, log analysis, event correlation, and data analysis
• Proven self-motivated and possessing a high sense of urgency and integrity
• Proven solid written and verbal communication, as well as organizational and documentation skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects independently, ensuring that finished work meets established standards for quality and timeliness

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

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.