Cybersecurity Development Program Associate

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

14h•$60,200 - $107,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Development Program Associate joins UnitedHealth Group’s Enterprise Information Security (EIS) team, which works to reduce organizational risk, respond to threats, strengthen business resiliency, and secure new acquisitions. EIS protects the organization’s systems and data, including sensitive information belonging to members and providers, through cybersecurity defense, ransomware resiliency, vulnerability mitigation, and related security work. The Cybersecurity Development Program (CsDP) is a global talent development program designed to build enterprise cybersecurity talent. It begins with a two-week orientation and onboarding bootcamp, followed by a 24-month development program consisting of four six-month rotations into new roles. Associates gain experience across cybersecurity domains, receive mentoring from technology leaders, and have opportunities to network and collaborate across the technology organization. Example areas include Global Cyber Defense, Governance Risk Compliance, Security Cloud Engineering, and Information Security teams. This is an office-based position in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Associates must work in the office at least four days per week throughout the program. The program’s stated 2027 start date is Tuesday, July 27, 2027. Sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.

Requirements

Be currently in the final year of a bachelor's or master's degree in a stated technology-related major at an accredited college or university, be enrolled at a two-year technical college, or have obtained the degree within the last 24 months.
Have a degree or studies in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Network Administration, Database Management, Data, or another technology-related field.
Have a foundational understanding of networking, operating systems, and information security principles.
Demonstrate solid analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Be willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. Candidates requiring visa or green card sponsorship are not considered.
Work in the Minneapolis office a minimum of four days per week throughout the program.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to security tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Splunk, or Nessus.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or MITRE ATT&CK.
Experience with scripting or programming, such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and their security features.
Basic understanding of AI, machine learning, and large language models, with demonstrated ability to use AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving.
Participation in Capture the Flag competitions, cybersecurity clubs, or personal security projects.
Interest or coursework in one or more areas such as Red/Blue Teaming, IAM, Threat Intelligence, GRC, Cloud Security, or Application Security.

Responsibilities

Participate in a two-week orientation and onboarding bootcamp.
Complete four six-month rotations in new cybersecurity roles during the 24-month development program.
Contribute to cybersecurity work across areas such as Global Cyber Defense, Governance Risk Compliance, Security Cloud Engineering, and Information Security.
Help protect organizational systems and data and support efforts to reduce risk, respond to threats, strengthen resiliency, and secure acquisitions.
Work from the Minneapolis office at least four days per week for the duration of the program.