Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

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 start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Purpose of Job: This role is an individual contributor for the Security Incident Response Team. As the team has developed into a 24/7 365 operation, we require strong individual contributors that will investigate, analyze and contain security incidents. Schedule: This role is Wednesday to Saturday 8am CST to 6pm CST If you are located in MN or DC , you will have the flexibility to work remotely* 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 Provide engineering consulting and implementation expertise in support of new initiatives Solid ability to collaborate, delegate tasks and drive deadline compliance in a highly regulated, time sensitive environment Identify deficiencies in processes and tools, recommend security controls and/or corrective actions for mitigating technical and business risk. Contribute to Lessons Learned Meetings Review security tools for opportunities to improve alerting for the SOC team Produce detailed incident reports and security recommendations Mentor analysts, providing training and guidance through complex incidents Lead security, policy and privacy related events and incidents Manage containment and remediation efforts of affected assets, IOCs, and TTPs Produce detailed incident reports and security recommendations Hold stakeholders accountable for remediation actions Providing training and guidance through complex incidents Integrate and collaborate with other subject matter experts throughout the organization Liaison with Cyber Defense, Privacy, Compliance, Legal, and Architecture teams Influence the creation and/or adoption of new standards and procedures 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 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: High School Diploma/GED (or higher) Information Technology Industry Certification: Willingness to obtain information/cybersecurity certification within nine (9) months of hire Advanced level of experience analyzing attack vectors, current threats, and security remediation strategies Advanced level of experience with SIEM technologies, EDR technologies, and/or Asset isolation tools Intermediate level of experience in public cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform Intermediate level of experience with high level familiarity of global privacy regulations (NY Cyber, GDPR, LGPD, CERT-In) Willing or ability to work off shift hours if needed (e.g. Nights and Weekends) Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience CISSP, CISA, GCIH, CEH, CHFI, CCSP, SEC+, Net+, A+ PowerShell, KQL, or Python scripting experience Understanding of NIST 800-61, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK framework Networking experience (including the OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP), System Administration, and Security Architecture Proven Spanish Language skills 6+ years of Cyber Security Analyst experience in any of the following areas: Security Incident Response Email Security Cybersecurity threat detection, monitoring and reporting Cyber Intelligence and Threat Hunting Vulnerability Management *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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. 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