Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

UnitedHealth Group is hiring an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst to support its Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT) within a 24/7/365 Tier 1 environment. In this remote role based in Eden Prairie, MN, you will monitor and triage security alerts to help protect enterprise networks, systems, and data while using modern, enterprise-approved tooling to streamline incident workflows.

What you’ll do

• Monitor work queues for alerts indicating potential network threats, intrusions, and/or compromises
• Review and assess alerts for validity and scope to determine whether they are actionable
• Verify alert information accuracy and identify malicious behavior
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows and automate repetitive tasks to improve productivity
• Escalate verified security incidents to the appropriate response and remediation teams in a timely manner
• Document triage details, sources of information, and technical findings for incident response
• Evaluate emerging security trends to inform solution design and strategic defense innovations
• Collaborate with a 24/7/365 Tier 1 incident response team to support continuous threat monitoring, detection, and response operations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or a related technical field
• Any one active cybersecurity industry certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, SecurityX, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), GSEC, CEH, CCNA Cyber Ops, or similar
• 6+ months of experience in a Dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC) or a security incident response team
• 6+ months of experience using SIEM systems or SOAR platforms (security orchestration, automation, and response)
• 6+ months of experience with security principles related to major cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP

Technologies you may work with

• AI tools
• SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), SOAR (security orchestration, automation, and response)
• AWS, Azure, GCP
• CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA SecurityX
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), GSEC, CEH, CCNA Cyber Ops
• MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, NIST, Diamond Model
• TCP/IP, Windows, Linux

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Additional details

• Location: Eden Prairie, MN (remote)
• Pay: USD 29 - 52 per hour; hourly pay range is based on full-time employment and factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other factors
• Telecommute: Flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. (Telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.)
• Application deadline: Posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected; the posting may close early due to volume
• Workplace requirement: UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace; candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered