Remote Cybersecurity Fraud 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, 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.