Associate Cybersecurity Analyst
UnitedHealth Group
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Job Description
The Role of an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst at Optum
Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is a global organization leveraging technology to help millions achieve healthier lives. As an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst, you will directly contribute to improving health outcomes by ensuring the security of vital data and resources. This role offers a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and significant career development opportunities as you help advance health optimization on a global scale.
The Security Operations Center (SOC) provides 24/7/365 monitoring, analysis, and response to cybersecurity alerts. Your work will involve rapidly responding to incoming security alerts, enriching those alerts through initial triage, and ensuring the appropriate team is engaged for a comprehensive response.
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitors work queues for alerts indicating potential network threats, intrusions, and/or compromises.
- Assesses the validity and scope of alerts to determine if they are actionable and identify necessary remediation steps.
- Confirms the accuracy of alerting information and identifies malicious behaviors.
- Determines and initiates required remediation actions.
- Escalates incidents to the proper team for further response and resolution.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED (or higher).
- 1+ years of work experience in a cybersecurity role OR relevant cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCSP, GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CySA+, OSCP, etc.).
- Willingness to work in a team-oriented 24/7 SOC environment, including flexibility for a rotating schedule and occasional shift work.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or Forensics.
- Knowledge of industry-recognized analysis frameworks (e.g., Kill Chain, Diamond Model, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Incident Response).
- Thorough understanding of fundamental security concepts related to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Thorough understanding of fundamental security and network concepts (e.g., Operating systems, intrusion/detection, TCP/IP, ports).
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Incident Response
- Threat Monitoring
- Network Security
- Alert Triage
- Remediation
- Cloud Security
- MITRE ATT&CK
- TCP/IP
How to Get Hired at UnitedHealth Group
- Research UnitedHealth Group's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your application to highlight experience in SOC environments, threat monitoring, and incident response, using keywords from the Associate Cybersecurity Analyst description.
- Showcase relevant certifications: Emphasize cybersecurity certifications like Security+, CCNA Cyber Ops, or CEH to demonstrate foundational knowledge for UnitedHealth Group's security roles.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral interviews: Be ready to discuss your understanding of security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK), network concepts, and cloud security, alongside examples of teamwork and problem-solving.
- Demonstrate adaptability: Highlight your flexibility to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 Security Operations Center environment, a critical aspect for the Associate Cybersecurity Analyst role.
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