UHG is seeking a strong information security professional to join our red team. This role will design and deliver realistic adversarial cyberattacks that will not only test the effectiveness of the security stack but will improve the company's ability to detect and respond to these types of attacks.
Responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning, design and implementation of team operations and plans.
• Perform full scope adversarial simulation/red team assessments.
• Work with the Blue Team in order to develop new and improved ways to defend the organization.
• Prepare reports containing attack paths, findings/vulnerability information, and mitigation options and recommendations.
• Present findings to various stakeholders, including the most senior leadership of the company.
• Provide support during ongoing assessments by writing tools and setting up infrastructure.
• Creating automation for specific tasks and operations.
• Research, investigate and evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices, and vendor solutions in order to be able to recommend and assess various security products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in complex, diverse and global (international) environments
• Adversarial mindset and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of hands-on experience conducting penetration testing and/or red team operations
• 5 or more years total experience in information security or IT discipline
• Experience with various testing tools such as Cobalt Strike, Bloodhound, Burp Suite, etc.
• Relevant information security certification(s) such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GXPN etc.
• Experience with scripting, editing existing code, and general programming concepts using one or more of the following: PowerShell, JavaScript, Perl, Python, VB, bash, C/C++, C#, or Java.
• Experience Implementing cyber adversarial TTPs
• 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

• Experience in other IT functions - system administration, software development, SOC, forensics, hunt, networking, etc
• Experience with using, administering, and troubleshooting major operating systems (Windows, Linux/UNIX)
• Knowledge of security testing standards or frameworks, such as the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Experience in testing and assessing cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Active Directory.
• Experience with blue team tools and methods.
• OSCP, OSCE, GIAC certifications

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 $94,500 to $171,700. 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.