Cybersecurity Analyst

UnitedHealth Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a Cybersecurity Fraud Analyst to perform in‑depth data analyses, model proactive detection, and investigate risks to UnitedHealth Group. This role offers the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.

You will review logs, correlate data, alert stakeholders, mentor analysts, and collaborate across teams to strengthen security. You will also leverage enterprise AI tools to streamline workflows and reduce fraud across health services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience interpreting and analyzing data to uncover cyber threats.
• 1+ year experience with cybersecurity principles, technologies, and tools.
• 1+ year experience monitoring systems and analyzing data meticulously.
• 1+ year experience handling sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• 1+ year experience with agility and responsiveness to evolving cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Review logs to identify risky actions and report on suspicious behavior.
• Correlate data points to support identification of anomalous activity.
• Provide clear, detailed information to help address risks and drive actions.
• Learn and apply lessons to refine what is considered risky behavior.
• Translate business risks to threat monitoring use cases for alerts.
• Collaborate with partner teams to support investigations and communicate risks.
• Mentor analysts and maintain chain of custody for investigations when needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Cybersecurity

Threat detection

Ethical data handling

Agility & responsiveness

Security tooling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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 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.

Enterprise Information Security (EIS) is focused on improving security across the enterprise. Much of what our team does involves close collaboration with engineers, interface designers, infrastructure, cloud teams, newly acquired companies and clinical partners. Our mission is to Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of UnitedHealth Group's Information assets through the implementation and management of an Enterprise Information Security Program. We are committed to building and maintaining the trust and confidence of our customers and our stakeholders. It is our duty to protect the information of those we serve and help fulfill our mission of making the health care system work better for everyone.

The Cybersecurity Fraud Analyst conducts in-depth analyses and correlation of data points to model Proactive Call Center Detection/Prevention and investigate risks to UHG.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review logs and indicators to identify, analyze, document, and report on actions or behaviors as observed by security logs that are risky, do not align to company policies, or are otherwise deemed suspicious
• Correlate data points from various sources to support identification of anomalous behavior using critical thinking skills
• Alert those that need to know by providing clear and detailed information to help address the perceived risk and drive corrective actions and resolution after reporting
• Continually learn, adapt, and feed-forward those findings to what is and is not risky behavior based on prior notifications, changes in policies, and changes in security logs including applying lessons learned from past incidents
• Translate business risks to threat monitoring use cases for alerting, including conducting risk assessments on data sources for ingestion into monitoring tools
• Collaborate with partner teams to support investigations processes, provide technical expertise as needed, and communicate risks to the business
• Mentor and train other analysts on investigative techniques and analytical and technical skills May assist with sophisticated cybersecurity incidents, investigations, and maintaining chain of custody when needed to support legal requirements

Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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
• 1+ years of experience in interpreting and analyzing data to uncover potential cyber threats
• 1+ years of experience with cybersecurity principles, technologies, and tools
• 1+ years of experience with the ability to be meticulous in monitoring systems and analyzing data
• 1+ years of experience with handling sensitive information ethically and responsibly
• 1+ years of experience with agility and responsiveness in the face of evolving cyber threats

Preferred Qualifications

• Pindrop experience
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to tackle and resolve intricate issues efficiently
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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.

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