Perimeter Security Analyst

UnitedHealth Group; Philippines; Remote; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum unit seeks a Perimeter Security Analyst to oversee daily security operations, governance, and protective measures for client environments. The role partners with IT and business teams to implement controls protecting proprietary data and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

You will manage firewall governance, change reviews, and annual assessments, while aligning processes with HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST SP 800-53 within a healthcare context.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an Information Security Operations team.
• Experience with infrastructure implementations and operations.
• Experience with external vendors in the perimeter security space.
• Firewall reviews and tuning experience.
• Knowledge of data security principles (classification, DLP, data in transit/rest).
• Authentication/authorization knowledge (SSO, SAML, AD, LDAP).
• ITIL familiarity for Incident/Problem/Change/Knowledge.
• Perimeter security tools: Firewalls, VPN, DMZ, Proxy, IDS/IPS.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision on complex tasks.
• Strong analytical and remediation skills.
• Clear written communication.
• Interpersonal skills in fast-changing environments.
• Ability to engage as a thought leader; stay calm under pressure.
• English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement information security policies to protect perimeter assets.
• Manage perimeter security solutions: Firewalls, VPN, DMZ, Proxy, remote access.
• Triage and remediate security incidents with advanced technical skills.
• Collaborate with business teams to protect proprietary and personal data.
• Provide SME input and coordinate with IT security professionals.
• Ensure policies align with ISO 2700x, NIST, ITIL frameworks.
• Forecast requirements and identify risks in perimeter security.
• Lead teams or projects as needed and mentor others.
• Document recommendations and improvements clearly.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA/HITRUST/NIST where applicable.

Skills

InfoSec Ops

Firewall governance

Analytical skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Tools

Firewalls

VPN security

DMZ security

Proxy Services

IDS/IPS

ITIL

Job description

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Perimeter Security Analyst, you will be responsible for the daily administration, management, and maintenance of security technologies and processes that support Optum's perimeter security program. You will develop and implement information security policies, standards, and procedures to protect network perimeters and the sensitive data residing within client environments.

In this role, you will partner with business and technology teams to implement controls that ensure the protection, integrity, and accountability of proprietary, personal, and privileged information. You will serve as a key member of the Information Security team, responsible for firewall governance, perimeter security operations, firewall change reviews, and annual firewall security assessments within a healthcare environment.

The analyst will develop and maintain firewall governance standards, change management processes, risk-scoring methodologies, and compliance review programs aligned with HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST SP 800-53, and industry security best practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement information security policies, standards, and procedures to secure and protect the client's perimeter and all contained information assets
• Manage and maintain perimeter security solutions to provide effective protection on border defenses, including Firewalls, VPN security, DMZ security, Proxy Services and remote access against internal and external threats
• Perform restorative and responsive actions through advanced technical skills, triage, analysis, response and remediation for security incident issues
• Work directly with user departments to implement procedures and systems for the protection, conservation, and accountability of proprietary, personal, or privileged electronic data
• Provide subject matter expertise and direct collaboration with other IT security professionals
• Ensure alignment of security policies/standards with IT infrastructure frameworks (e.g., ISO 2700x, NIST, ITIL)
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them
• Serve as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues
• Solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions
• Perform complex conceptual analyses
• Review work performed by others and provide recommendations for improvement
• Forecast and plan resource requirements
• Identify risks and deviations from standards
• May lead functional or segment teams or projects
• Provide explanations and information to others on the most complex issues
• Motivate and inspire other team members
• Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, including any changes relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years in an Information Security Operations teams
• Experience with infrastructure implementations, management, and operations
• Experience in dealing with external vendors and suppliers within the perimeter security industry
• Demonstrated experience of Firewall reviews and tunning
• Knowledge of data security/protection principles (e.g., data classification, data loss prevention, data in transit, data in process, data at rest)
• Knowledge of authentication/authorization/access mechanisms (e.g., SSO, SAML, active directory, LDAP)
• Working knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) to identify industry standards and procedures for Incident, Problem, Change and Knowledge as required
• Proficient knowledge of perimeter security and border protection technology, management, and monitoring tools such as Firewalls, VPN security, DMZ security, Proxy Services, IDS/IPS and remote access among other technologies
• Proven to be a self-starter who can operate with minimum supervision on difficult and complex tasks and issues
• Demonstrated advanced analytical skills to investigate, analyze and remediate common and complex infrastructure and end-user security incidents
• Demonstrated effective writing skills to provide clear and precise language suitable for the target audience
• Demonstrated solid interpersonal skills and ability to adapt different working styles, and fast changing environments
• Demonstrated ability to engage as a thought leader with all levels of the organization stay clam under pressure and maintain the credibility of the clients in the perimeter security team
• English Proficiency

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 vlie 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.

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