Sr Cyber Incident Response Analyst- Remote or Onsite in MN or DC
About the position 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. Purpose of Job: This role is an individual contributor for the Security Incident Response Team. As the team has developed into a 24/7 365 operation, we require strong individual contributors that will investigate, analyze and contain security incidents. If you are located in MN or DC, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week. 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. Responsibilities • Critical severity security incident management • Monitor security intake technologies for reports of security incidents • Perform analysis on cybersecurity alerts in both On-Premises or Cloud environments • Provide engineering consulting and implementation expertise in support of new initiatives • Solid ability to collaborate, delegate tasks and drive deadline compliance in a highly regulated, time sensitive environment • Identify deficiencies in processes and tools, recommend security controls and/or corrective actions for mitigating technical and business risk. Contribute to Lessons Learned Meetings. • Review security tools for opportunities to improve alerting for the SOC team • Produce detailed incident reports and security recommendations • Mentor analysts, providing training and guidance through complex incidents • Lead security, policy and privacy related events and incidents • Manage containment and remediation efforts of affected assets, IOCs, and TTPs • Produce detailed incident reports and security recommendations • Hold stakeholders accountable for remediation actions • Providing training and guidance through complex incidents • Integrate and collaborate with other subject matter experts throughout the organization • Liaison with Cyber Defense, Privacy, Compliance, Legal, and Architecture teams • Influence the creation and/or adoption of new standards and procedures • On-Call duties may be required Requirements • Information Technology Industry Certification: Willingness to obtain information/cybersecurity certification within nine (9) months of hire • 4+ years of Cyber Security Analyst experience in any of the following areas: Security Incident Response Email Security Cybersecurity threat detection, monitoring and reporting Cyber Intelligence and Threat Hunting Vulnerability Management • Experience analyzing attack vectors, current threats, and security remediation strategies • Experience with SIEM technologies, EDR technologies, and/or Asset isolation tools • Experience in public cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform • High level familiarity of global privacy regulations (NY Cyber, GDPR, LGPD, CERT-In) • Demonstrated ability to obtain NAC clearance • Willing or ability to work off shift hours if needed (e.g. Nights and Weekends) Nice-to-haves • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience • CISSP, CISA, GCIH, CEH, CHFI, CCSP, SEC+, Net+, A+ • PowerShell, KQL, or Python scripting experience • Understanding of NIST 800-61, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK framework • Networking experience (including the OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP), System Administration, and Security Architecture • Proven Spanish Language skills Benefits • comprehensive benefits package • incentive and recognition programs • equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Apply tot his job