Cybersecurity analyst

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Join our Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team within Enterprise Information Security as a Cybersecurity Analyst. In this role, you will monitor for relevant threats, collect and enrich intelligence from internal and external sources, perform technical analysis to understand adversary capabilities and behaviors when necessary, and translate findings into actionable intelligence for Threat Hunting, Application Security, Security Operations, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, and security leadership.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze emerging cyber threats, threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), third-party incidents, and vulnerabilities relevant to the organization
• Evaluate intelligence sources and distinguish reliable technical evidence from unverified reporting or low-confidence attribution
• Perform technical analysis of malicious infrastructure, IP addresses, domains, URLs, certificates, and email artifacts using passive DNS, WHOIS/RDAP, and internet scanning data
• Analyze malware and suspicious files using static/dynamic analysis techniques, sandbox environments, and reverse-engineering tools as appropriate
• Produce clear technical intelligence reports, briefings, and profiles detailing adversary capabilities, confidence levels, and recommended defensive actions
• Partner with Security Operations, Threat Hunting, Incident Response, and Vulnerability Management teams to enrich telemetry, develop hunting queries, and provide adversary context
• Develop scripts and automation using Python or PowerShell to collect, normalize, enrich, correlate, and analyze threat intelligence data
• Map observed attacker behaviors to industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate investigative tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design, threat modeling, and strategic innovation

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required skills:

• HS Diploma required
• 3+ years of professional experience in cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting, incident response, security operations, malware analysis, or a related cybersecurity discipline
• 2+ years of experience analyzing security telemetry across SIEM, EDR/XDR, network, DNS, proxy, or cloud security platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, CrowdStrike)
• 2+ years of experience performing technical investigations of domain/IP infrastructure, certificates, or malware using tools such as VirusTotal, passive DNS, or WHOIS/RDAP
• 1 year of demonstrated experience mapping adversary TTPs to framework models such as MITRE ATT&CK or the Cyber Kill Chain

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Intelligence Studies, or a related technical field
• Experience working within an enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) or dedicated Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) function
• Experience developing threat-informed detection rules or hunting analytics using search query languages such as KQL, SPL, or SQL
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GCTI, GREM, GCFA, GCIA, CISSP, Security+, OSCP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical threats to both technical practitioners and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience writing scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for intelligence collection, analysis, or automation
• Experience working with REST APIs and structured data formats (JSON, CSV, XML, or STIX/TAXII)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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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