Processes vulnerability and threat data from a variety of sources to provide actionable intelligence to internal consumers. These consumers use the information to implement countermeasures, maintain and enhance the defenses for our information systems and resources. In this important position, you will make it possible for the organization to defend its assets with clear vision and situational awareness in a dynamic and complex threat environment.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Acts as a team leader throughout the process if initial triage, investigation and escalation decision tree. Investigates alerts and alarms to provide escalation details for partner teams.
• Acts as the point of contact for investigation and track remediation actvitiy.
• Will work standard daytime hours and be available for scheduled emergency on call.
• Monitoring and processing various sources to produce threat and risk assessments for multiple consumers
• Collaboration with network, host, and user activity data managers, assessing norms and identifying anomalies
• Work directly with Information Security teams to implement procedures and systems for the protection, conservation and accountability of proprietary, personal or privileged electronic data
• Continuously evaluating threat models for value and supporting decision-making related to the future use of those sources
• Supporting the creation and implementation of new processes as appropriate
• Staying current on threat and risk intelligence best practices, news, issues, vulnerabilities and threats (specifically as they apply to the healthcare and financial industries)
• Fulfilling routine and ad-hoc reporting requests
• Conducting advanced analytical research efforts
• Conducting briefings as needed
• Supporting activities related to the implementation and use of tools for intelligence gathering, analysis, and reporting
• Staying current on threat and risk intelligence best practices, news, issues, vulnerabilities and threats (specifically as they apply to the healthcare and financial industries)

Required

• 3 or more years of experience of active SIEM use, data analysis or engineering
• Knowledge of data correlation techniques
• Knowledge of processes, procedures, and methods to research, analyze, and disseminate threat modeling
• Threat and Risk experience using industry best practices
• Maintains technical knowledge within areas of expertise
• Ability to complete projects independently, ensuring that finished work meets established standards for quality and timeliness
• Experience using proprietary and/or open source tools for intelligence gathering, analysis, and reporting.

Preferred

• Security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, OSCP)
• Foundational knowledge in information technology or cyber security, to include hardware, networking, architecture, protocols, file systems and operating systems
• Foundational knowledge of multiple areas of cyber security operations, such as attack surface management, SOC operations, Intrusion Detection/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), threats (including APT, insider, etc.), vulnerabilities, and exploits; incident response, investigations and remediation
• Experience with SIEM tools and technologies
• Broad knowledge of security controls and understanding Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
• Familiarity with security analysis of security system logs and network protocols

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.
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.
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