Primary Responsibilities:

• Mentor analysts, providing training and guidance through complex incidents
• Identify deficiencies in processes and tools, make corrective recommendations, and drive implementation of solutions and efficiencies
• Monitor incident throughput and ensure team consistently follows established processes
• Improve incident response times, establishing SLAs
• Integrate and collaborate with other subject matter experts throughout the organization
• Influence the creation and/or adoption of new standards and procedures
• Perform host-based digital forensics on Microsoft Windows systems primarily and other operating systems and document findings in clear and concise language
• Preserve evidence (both network and host) using forensically sound methods
• Establish, evaluate, and implement performance metrics
• Work with Security Architecture and Engineering teams to remain abreast of changes to IT infrastructure and business environments
• Qualifications - Internal
• Required Qualifications:
• 4 or more years of experience working in computer forensics, cyber security investigation and other related fields
• Experience conducting complex forensic investigations using industry standard forensic tools including but not limited to EnCase, FTK, F-Response or X-Ways
• Subject matter expert knowledge of the technological aspects of security
• Deep understanding of the importance of artifacts in endpoint, network, and application logs
• Understanding of the technology risks that are inherent to a business and an ability to effectively communicate those risks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with current advanced persistent threats (APT)
• Experience with NetWitness, FireEye, Splunk, and/or RSA Security Analytics
• Knowledge of Volatility, HBGary Responder Pro and/or Mandiant Redline
• Knowledge of Chain of Custody process and procedures
• Network traffic knowledge
• Experience with XDR solution, e.g. Defender, FireEye HX, etc.
• Deep expertise with EnCase, F-Response, or X-Ways
• 1 or more of the following certifications: QSA, CCFP, EnCE, X-Pert, GCFE, GCFA, GNFA, CISSP, and/or GREM Certification
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.

Assets:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

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.