Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Remote

Optum; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in tackling complex fraud investigations. This role offers the chance to work remotely while engaging in meaningful projects that directly impact healthcare outcomes. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhance existing systems, and develop innovative fraud detection strategies. With a competitive salary and a strong commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant difference in the health system. Join a diverse team that values your contributions and helps you grow in your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in fraud investigations and security measures.
• Proficient in Splunk and Lucene technologies.
• Ability to document and report findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial applications meet established controls through audits.
• Monitor fraud trends and develop strategies for detection.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance systems and mitigate risks.

Skills

Fraud Investigations

Splunk

Cyber Security

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate Degree

3 years security investigative work experience

5 years cyber security related investigations experience

Tools

OpenSearch

ElasticSearch

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Partnership with cross-functional teams on special projects, ad-hoc investigations, legal requests, financial requests, call center fraud prevention, and provider fraud.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure financial applications meet established controls through regular audit, testing and reporting


• Actively participate with internal teams to enhance existing systems and recommend features for new systems to mitigate risks


• Facilitate training on investigative techniques, work effectively as part of a team and collaborate on complex investigations


• Monitor fraud trend and develop fraud strategies, tools, processes to deliver superior fraud detection while balancing customer experience


• Assess new tools and existing processes for fraud risk and propose mitigating controls


• Solid partnership with vendors, various product teams, fraud operations and technology team to effectively managing current fraud controls and develop additional controls


• Provide performance tracking of fraud strategies and fraud prevention tools and processes with ability to communicate and present to senior audiences


• Conducts ongoing analysis to identify root cause of fraud trends and propose potential solutions


• Serves as an escalation point for team members and can articulate the higher-level vision and any requirements questions


• Work with key stakeholders to continuously prioritize and refine key deliverables using quantitative and qualitative techniques


• Provide direction on the development, testing, and refinement of fraud controls in an agile environment, and host training sessions on investigative techniques, working effectively as part of a team, and collaboration on complex investigations


• Facilitate solutions across the organization; working with legal, risk, operations, UX and technology teams to prioritize and deliver solutions that align with the corporate strategy

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or 3 years security investigative work experience or 5 years of cyber security related investigations experience


• 2+ years of experience in Splunk and other Lucene technologies


• 2+ years of experience in troubleshooting complex multi domain fraud investigations


• 2+ years of experience in effectively document and report findings in fraud investigations


• 2+ years of experience in briefings leadership on activities to include reports on incidents

Assets

• 2+ years of experience with OpenSearch or ElasticSearch

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.