Principal Cyber Security Analyst - Remote

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.

Purpose of Job This role is analyst(s) for the Security Incident Response Team. As the team has developed into a 24/7 365 operation, we require solid individual contributors that will investigate, analyze and contain security incidents.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching throughout the incident response process, deliver formal feedback on sampled incidents and escalated events
• Lead escalated security and privacy incidents, providing technical expertise and remediation using a risk-based approach
• Provide timely incident status reporting to multiple levels of stakeholders
• Provide design and engineering consulting expertise in support of new initiatives
• Document and operationalize IR processes for use in support of enterprise efforts
• Drive automation and efficiency opportunities
• Manage personal and team project initiatives
• Work with leadership to develop personal, team, and departmental goals
• Promote teamwork across the broader EIS and Cyber Defense Organization
• Mentor analysts, providing training and guidance through complex incidents
• Produce detailed incident reports and security recommendations

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:

• Ability to obtain NAC clearance
• 10+ years of IT experience
• 6+ years of IT security or cyber security experience in any of the following areas:
  
  
  
  
  • Incident Response
  • Email Security
  • Data Protection\Governance
  • Cybersecurity threat detection, monitoring and reporting
  • Cyber Intelligence and Threat Hunting
  • Vulnerability Management
  
  
  
  
• Experience analyzing attack vectors, current threats, and security remediation strategies
• Experience with SIEM technologies, EDR technologies, and/or Asset isolation tools
• Networking experience (including the OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP), System Administration, and Security Architecture
• Proven high level familiarity of global privacy regulations (NY Cyber, GDPR, LGPD, CERT-In)
• 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)
• United States citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• PowerShell, KQL, or Python scripting experience
• Experience with CISSP, CISA, GCIH, CEH, CHFI, CCSP, SEC+, Net+, A+
• Proven understanding of NIST 800-61, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Proven Spanish language skills

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

As a requirement of UnitedHealth Group's contract with the Department of Defense, this position requires U.S. citizenship and proof of favorable adjudication following submission of Department of Defense eQuip Form SF86, (the National Agency Check Legal and Credit or NACLC). Successful completion of the NACLC process is a requirement for continued employment in this role. NACLC processing will be initiated by our TRICARE Security Officer post-offer and can take 3-6 months for a final decision communication from the Department of Defense. Candidates will be allowed to begin employment with UnitedHealth Group in this role based on an interim clearance, and final results will be communicated as they are received. Failure to obtain final NACLC approval will result in termination from this role.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. 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.

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.