Cybersecurity Analyst

About UnitedHealth Group and Role Overview

UnitedHealth Group's Optum division is a global leader utilizing technology-driven healthcare to improve health outcomes. As part of this team, your work will facilitate better access to care, pharmacy benefits, and essential health data, contributing to healthier communities. The organization prioritizes diversity, inclusion, career growth, and comprehensive benefits. The role allows telecommuting within the U.S. while tackling challenging projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Offer proactive support for current cybersecurity tools and processes, especially relating to new and existing nonintegrated acquisitions.
• Collaborate closely with acquisition teams, IT, and security stakeholders to ensure thorough and prompt visibility across operations.
• Maintain compliance with enterprise-wide security use cases, requirements, and detection methodologies.
• Utilize enterprise-approved artificial intelligence solutions to optimize workflows, automate regular tasks, and enhance ongoing improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in IT infrastructure, operations, or security operations roles.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Exceptional customer service capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and IT infrastructure or operations.
• Knowledge of operating systems and management of third-party vulnerabilities.
• Prior involvement in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration projects is highly valued.
• Experience within Security Operations Centers (SOC) and detection engineering.

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time position offers an annual salary between $72,800 and $130,000, with variations depending on market factors, education, and experience. Benefits include a comprehensive package with incentive programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions, subject to eligibility. UnitedHealth Group adheres to fair wage practices and applicable regulations.

Additional Information

• Employees working remotely must comply with UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
• The employer evaluates all qualified applicants regardless of arrest or conviction records, following fair hiring ordinances.
• Application postings remain open minimum two business days or until sufficient candidates apply.
• UnitedHealth Group is committed to promoting equity in healthcare outcomes and environmental responsibility.
• The company provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on protected characteristics and maintains a drug-free workplace requiring pre-employment drug testing.