Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

UnitedHealth-Grou; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute option

Benefits package

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Optum, seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to lead incident response, threat hunting and remediation efforts across On-Premises and Cloud environments. You will mentor analysts, produce detailed reports, and collaborate with Cyber Defense, Privacy, Compliance, Legal, and Architecture teams to strengthen defenses.

The role offers telecommuting within the United States and a path to advance security capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification in information/cybersecurity within nine months of hire.
• 5+ years of Cyber Security or IT Security experience in incident response, forensics, or threat hunting.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing attack vectors, threats, and remediation strategies.
• 5+ years of experience with SIEM, EDR, and/or asset isolation tools.
• 3+ years of experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead critical security incident management and response.
• Monitor security intake technologies for incident reports.
• Analyze cybersecurity alerts in On-Premises and Cloud environments.
• Collaborate across teams to drive remediation actions and policy updates.
• Mentor analysts and provide training during complex incidents.
• Produce detailed incident reports and security recommendations.
• Provide engineering consulting for new security initiatives.
• On-Call duties may be required.

Skills

Incident response

Threat hunting

SIEM

EDR

Cloud security

Cybersecurity analysis

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certification in information/cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM technologies

EDR technologies

Public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (2393170)

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - 2393170

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.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Critical severity security incident management
• Monitor security intake technologies for reports of security incidents
• Perform analysis on cybersecurity alerts in both On-Premises or Cloud environments
• Strong ability to collaborate, delegate tasks and drive deadline compliance in a highly regulated, time sensitive environment
• Lead security, policy and privacy related events and incidents
• Manage containment and remediation efforts of affected assets, IOCs, and TTPs
• Hold stakeholders accountable for remediation actions
• Mentor analysts, providing training and guidance through complex incidents
• Produce detailed incident reports and security recommendations
• Provide engineering consulting and implementation expertise in support of new initiatives
• Integrate and collaborate with other subject matter experts throughout the organization
• Liaison with Cyber Defense, Privacy, Compliance, Legal, and Architecture teams
• Review security tools for opportunities to improve alert fidelity
• Influence the creation and/or adoption of new standards and procedures
• Identify deficiencies in processes and tools, recommend security controls and/or corrective actions for mitigating technical and business risk. Contribute to Lessons Learned Meetings
• On-Call duties may be required

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
• Information Technology Industry Certification or willingness to obtain information/cybersecurity certification within nine (9) months of hire
• 5+ years of Cyber Security or IT Security experience in Cyber Security Incident Response and or Digital Forensic or Email Security or Cyber Security threat detection, monitoring and reporting or Cyber Intelligence and Threat Hunting
• 5+ years of experience analyzing attack vectors, current threats, and security remediation strategies
• 5+ years of experience with SIEM technologies, EDR technologies, and/or Asset isolation tools
• 3+ years of experience in public cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform
• Ability to work off shift hours if needed (e.g. Nights and Weekends)
• Must be able to work the shift: Wednesday to Saturday 7am CST to 5:30pm CST

Preferred Qualifications:

• PowerShell, KQL, or Python scripting experience
• CISSP, CISA, GCIH, CEH, CHFI, CCSP, SEC+, Net+, A+
• Understanding of NIST 800-61, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Networking experience (including the OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP), System Administration, and Security Architecture
• High level familiarity of global privacy regulations (NY Cyber, GDPR, LGPD, CERT-In)

*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 $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.