Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

About Optum

Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology, helping millions of people live healthier lives. Our team directly improves health outcomes by connecting individuals with essential care, pharmacy benefits, data, and support resources. At Optum, you’ll find a workplace rooted in diversity and inclusion, supported by career development, and focused on making an impact through equity in health. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Work Schedule

• Days: Wednesday – Saturday
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

About the Role

This is a high-impact, individual contributor role within the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). As part of a 24/7/365 operation, you will analyze, investigate, and contain security incidents, improving threat detection and response across the organization.

Remote work available across the U.S.*

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor security technologies for incident alerts and potential threats
• Analyze cybersecurity events across On-Premises and Cloud environments
• Consult on and implement security engineering initiatives
• Improve alerting capabilities by reviewing security tools
• Generate incident reports and security recommendations
• Mentor and train junior analysts during complex investigations
• Lead remediation of affected assets, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and threat tactics
• Collaborate with teams across Cyber Defense, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, and Architecture
• Influence new standards, procedures, and security control recommendations
• Document lessons learned and contribute to process improvements
• On-call responsibilities may be required

Required Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain cybersecurity certification within 9 months of hire
• 4+ years in IT Security or Cybersecurity, with experience in areas such as:
  • Security Incident Response
  • Email Security
  • Data Protection/Governance
  • Threat Detection, Monitoring, or Intelligence
  • Vulnerability Management
• Ability to obtain NAC clearance
• Willingness to work off-shift hours, including nights and weekends
• Experience analyzing threat vectors and remediation strategies
• Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, asset isolation tools, and networking protocols (OSI, TCP/IP, DNS, etc.)
• Familiarity with global privacy regulations (GDPR, NY Cyber, CERT-In, etc.)
• Experience with cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, Google Cloud

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Certifications: CISSP, CISA, GCIH, CEH, CHFI, CCSP, SEC+, Net+, A+
• Spanish language skills
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, KQL, Python)
• Knowledge of NIST 800-61, MITRE ATT&CK, and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $89,800 – $176,700 annually (based on full-time employment)

Compensation depends on location, experience, education, and qualifications. Optum offers a competitive total rewards package, including salary, bonus opportunities, benefits, equity stock purchase plans, and 401(k) contributions.

Application Timeline

This position will remain open for at least two business days or until a qualified candidate pool is established. The posting may close early due to applicant volume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accessibility & Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the application or interview process, during employment, and in the receipt of benefits. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Start Your Journey

If you’re passionate about protecting data, improving cybersecurity, and making a global health impact—apply now and help shape the future at Optum.

*All remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.