Principal Physical Red Team Analyst - Remote or Hybrid in MN Metro or DC

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

11d•$112,700 - $193,200•Hybrid

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 Enterprise Information Security (EIS) team is responsible for cybersecurity across our organization. We support our business and members by reducing risk, rapidly responding to threats, focusing on business resiliency and securing new acquisitions. We are seeking a highly skilled and resourceful offensive security assessment member to join our Physical Red Team. In this role, you will simulate real-world adversaries to evaluate and improve the physical security posture of our facilities, personnel, and processes. You will plan and execute covert operations—such as facility penetration, surveillance, and social engineering—and provide detailed reporting to help strengthen defenses against sophisticated threats. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

5+ years of in-depth experience in physical red team assessments
3+ years of demonstrated and practical experience with intelligence gathering and sorting (HUMINT, OSINT, SIGINT, etc.)
Demonstrable expertise with physical red team assessments and reporting
Hands-on and demonstrated expertise with assessment and exploitation tools including:
Key Card Emulators
RFID Scanners
RaspberryPi
Physical and Technological Evasion Techniques
Software Defined Radios
Kali, Burp, and Metasploit
Demonstrated ability to design, source, build, and deploy various offensive security tools (wireless detection, SDR, drone, surveillance)
Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex problems with limited to no guidance
Ability to travel up to 50%25 of the time; sometimes outside the United States
Ability to integrate with a team and support cross-team functions

Nice To Haves

FAA drone license
Ham radio license
Physical Red Team certification (CCRTS, PSP, CEE, etc.)
Offensive security certification (GPEN, OSCP, CRT)
Law enforcement, military, or private/government security previous employment
AI developer experience
Hands-on demonstrated skills with:
Key Impression Kits
C2 Infrastructure
Lockpicks
Directional Antennas
Located in Minneapolis

Responsibilities

Conduct physical security assessments of facilities by attempting to bypass locks, alarms, access controls, and security personnel
Perform covert entry operations including reconnaissance, surveillance, and red team exercises
Test human-factor vulnerabilities through social engineering, impersonation, or tailgating
Conduct intelligence (OSINT, HUMINT, SIGINT) collection on facilities, personnel, and businesses
Design, source, build, and deploy physical and technological offensive security tools
Create and communicate risk-profiles for executive members
Document findings with accurate reporting, photography, and after-action reviews, including remediation recommendations
Collaborate with cybersecurity, corporate security, and defensive security teams to ensure findings are integrated into broader risk management strategies
Maintain strict compliance with legal, ethical, and safety guidelines during all engagements
Stay current with emerging tools, techniques, and threat actor behaviors relevant to physical security testing
Effectively communicate successes and obstacles with fellow team members and team lead(s)
Create written reports, detailing assessment findings and recommendations
Interface with customer contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner
Have subject matter expertise in advanced testing specialties: containerization, automation, wireless/IoT, exploit development, hardware and/or mainframe environments
Ethically operate with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and applying it in the field
Research and analyze adversary methodologies and develop testing models to mimic adversaries
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through oral or written communication with all levels in the organization
Ability to initiate, design, execute, complete, and provide metrics on projects independently with minimal direction
Drive cross-team efforts to address systemic risks across the business
Conduct business/risk portfolio research and test planning work that encompasses holistic testing efforts
Act as an overall SME and force multiplier for team through mentoring, education, training, etc.