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UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

UHG is seeking a solid information security professional to join our red team. This role will design and deliver realistic adversarial cyberattacks that will not only test the effectiveness of the security stack but will improve the company’s ability to detect and respond to these types of attacks.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning, design and implementation of team operations and plans

• Perform full scope adversarial simulation/red team assessments

• Work with the Blue Team in order to develop new and improved ways to defend the organization

• Prepare reports containing attack paths, findings/vulnerability information, and mitigation options and recommendations

• Present findings to various stakeholders, including the most senior leadership of the company

• Provide support during ongoing assessments by writing tools and setting up infrastructure

• Creating automation for specific tasks and operations

• Research, investigate and evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices, and vendor solutions in order to be able to recommend and assess various security products

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in complex, diverse and global (international) environments

• Adversarial mindset and critical thinking skills

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 Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in information security or IT discipline

• 1+ years of experience with scripting, editing existing code, and general programming concepts using one or more of the following: PowerShell, JavaScript, Perl, Python, VB, bash, C/C++, C#, or Java

• Proven knowledge of various testing tools such as Cobalt Strike, Bloodhound, Burp Suite, etc.

• Experience implementing cyber adversarial TTPs

• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more relevant information security certification(s) such as OSCP, CEH, OSCE, GPEN, GXPN, etc.

• GIAC certifications

• Hands-on work experience conducting red team operations or pen test experience

• Experience in other IT functions – system administration, software development, SOC, forensics, hunt, networking, etc.

• Experience with using, administering, and troubleshooting major operating systems (Windows, Linux/UNIX)

• Proven knowledge of security testing standards or frameworks, such as the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

• Experience in testing and assessing cloud environments

• Proven knowledge of Active Directory

• Experience with blue team tools and methods

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.