Principal Cyber Security Data Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group • Eden Prairie, MN

73d • $110,200 - $188,800 • Remote

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. The Event Data Analyst is responsible for the comprehensive investigation of workplace incidents and data events using a systematic approach. This role focuses on identifying impacted data and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including management, peers, and legal, to ensure thorough data collection, objective analysis, and effective communication of findings. This role will work as part of the security team to build an investigative data platform. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in Data Analysis, Data Mining, or Data Scientist role
• 5+ years of writing and deploying production Python code in a professional environment
• 3+ years of experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools such as GitHub actions, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform
• 3+ years of experience with data visualization tools and libraries such as plotly, seaborn, Chart.js
• 3+ years of experience in PySpark and Databricks
• Experience with medallion schemas and data lake management
• Proficiency in SQL and data modeling and integration tools

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience with machine learning and predictive analytics
• Experience delivering reports and analytics in a cyber security organization
• Experience leveraging and deploying Generative AI use cases to production environment
• Experience with entity resolution or MDM technologies
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• AI/ML experience building classification and fingerprinting files
• Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms
• Understanding of data lake architectures

Responsibilities

• Participate in incident investigations following a data event
• Secure and document incidents promptly to preserve digital evidence and prevent contamination or loss of critical information
• Collect and analyze diverse forms of data
• Present investigation results to management and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding
• Create streamlined solutions to ingest, aggregate, deduplicate, and report on relevant data elements
• Be proactive and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Work comfortably under time-sensitive conditions while ensuring thoroughness
• Maintain high ethical standards and the ability to remain objective and confidential

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees