Perimeter Security Analyst - Firewall & Incident Response

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

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.