Security Incident Response Specialist- Golden Valley, MN - Full-time / Part-time

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)  Purpose of Job This role is analyst(s) 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. Responsibilities:Manage security events and incidents via all intake mechanisms Provide security consultation to IT and business Remediate security control gaps Accomplish security related project goals identified via security events  Participate in escalated events and manage security incident War Rooms  Improve process and intake taxonomy Promote teamwork across the broader IRM and Cyber Defense Organization Participate in documentation review and continuous operational improvement Competencies and Best Practice for High Performers  Self-motivated individual Ability to manage individual tasks and projects  Process oriented Strong communication skills Ability to explain complex technical problems to a non-technical audience Impeccable time management skills 

Qualifications  Strong planning and problem-solving skills 2 years of IT Experience 6 months to a year of IT Security or Cyber Security experience  Previous incident management exposer Ability to work night or afternoon shift (weekdays and weekends) Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.SM  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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.