Principal Threat Surface Analyst - Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or a related field
3+ years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting EDR and antivirus solutions
3+ years of experience implementing
3+ years of experience securing endpoints across enterprise environments (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to remediate security risks

Nice To Haves

2+ years of scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, REST APIs)
Experience implementing and supporting enterprise endpoint platforms such as: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Trend Micro, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black
Experience with attack surface management, vulnerability scanning, or exposure monitoring tools (e.g., Tenable, Shodan, dark web monitoring solutions)
Demonstrated familiarity with email security platforms and SMTP migrations (e.g., Proofpoint)
Experience integrating security tools with SIEM/SOAR platforms

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise endpoint security solutions, including: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR/XDR), Antivirus / Next Generation Antivirus (NGAV)
Lead endpoint security deployments, migrations, upgrades, and configuration tuning across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
Develop and maintain endpoint security standards, configurations, and security baselines
Ensure endpoint protection platforms (e.g., Trend Micro, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint) are properly integrated with SIEM, SOAR, and SOC workflows
Partner with IT and device management teams to ensure consistent endpoint visibility, health, and protection coverage
Implement and manage attack surface discovery and monitoring capabilities, including: External scanning and exposure monitoring (e.g., Shodan, Tenable), Dark web monitoring tools for credential leakage and brand exposure, Network and application exposure analysis (e.g., AlgoSec or similar)
Identify, analyze, and prioritize external and internal attack surface risks
Partner with infrastructure, network, cloud, and application teams to drive remediation of exposed services, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities
Support secure email and messaging initiatives, including SMTP migrations and security enhancements using platforms such as Proofpoint
Develop reporting and metrics to track attack surface reduction over time
Automate deployment, configuration, reporting, and health checks for endpoint and attack surface tools using scripting (PowerShell, Python, APIs)
Build repeatable processes and tooling to improve security visibility and operational efficiency
Evaluate new endpoint security and attack surface management capabilities, recommending enhancements or tooling changes based on risk and business impact
Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks
Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation
Work closely with IT, infrastructure, cloud, network, and application teams to ensure secure system configurations
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and analysts
Clearly communicate endpoint and attack surface risks, findings, and remediation strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders