Perimeter Security Analyst

As a Perimeter Security Analyst , you will be responsible for the daily administration, management, and maintenance of security technologies and processes that support Optum's perimeter security program. You will develop and implement information security policies, standards, and procedures to protect network perimeters and the sensitive data residing within client environments. In this role, you will partner with business and technology teams to implement controls that ensure the protection, integrity, and accountability of proprietary, personal, and privileged information. You will serve as a key member of the Information Security team, responsible for firewall governance, perimeter security operations, firewall change reviews, and annual firewall security assessments within a healthcare environment. The analyst will develop and maintain firewall governance standards, change management processes, risk-scoring methodologies, and compliance review programs aligned with HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST SP 800-53, and industry security best practices . Job Responsibilities Develop and implement information security policies, standards, and procedures to secure and protect the client’s perimeter and all contained information assets Manage and maintain perimeter security solutions to provide effective protection on border defenses, including Firewalls, VPN security, DMZ security, Proxy Services and remote access against internal and external threats Perform restorative and responsive actions through advanced technical skills, triage, analysis, response and remediation for security incident issues Work directly with user departments to implement procedures and systems for the protection, conservation, and accountability of proprietary, personal, or privileged electronic data Provide subject matter expertise and direct collaboration with other IT security professionals Ensure alignment of security policies/standards with IT infrastructure frameworks (e.g., ISO 2700x, NIST, ITIL) Anticipate customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them Serve as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues Solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions Perform complex conceptual analyses Review work performed by others and provide recommendations for improvement Forecast and plan resource requirements Identify risks and deviations from standards May lead functional or segment teams or projects Provide explanations and information to others on the most complex issues Motivate and inspire other team members Job Qualifications: Be a self-starter who can operate with minimum supervision on difficult and complex tasks and issues 5+ years in an Information Security Operations teams Advanced analytical skills to investigate, analyze and remediate common and complex infrastructure and end-user security incidents Proficient knowledge of perimeter security and border protection technology, management, and monitoring tools such as Firewalls, VPN security, DMZ security, Proxy Services, IDS/IPS and remote access among other technologies Demonstrated experience of Firewall reviews and tunning Effective writing skills to provide clear and precise language suitable for the target audience Experience with infrastructure implementations, management, and operations Experience in dealing with external vendors and suppliers within the perimeter security industry Working knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) to identify industry standards and procedures for Incident, Problem, Change and Knowledge as required Knowledge of data security/protection principles (e.g., data classification, data loss prevention, data in transit, data in process, data at rest) Knowledge of authentication/authorization/access mechanisms (e.g., SSO, SAML, active directory, LDAP) Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt different working styles, and fast changing environments Ability to engage as a thought leader with all levels of the organization stay clam under pressure and maintain the credibility of the clients in the perimeter security team English Proficiency WHAT WE OFFER Hybrid Laptop/Computer Provided by the Company Market Total Rewards Package Retirement Plan Medical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employment Dental, Medical, and Optical Reimbursements Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time-Off Benefits Sick Leave Conversion Tuition Fee Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Performance Based Merit Increases Employee Recognition Training and Staff Development Employee Referral Program Employee Volunteerism Opportunity All Mandatory Statutory Benefits WHO WE ARE Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We’re a leading health solution and care delivery organization. Our work is complex, but our mission is simple: create a healthier world, with you at the center. As part of a Fortune 5 enterprise, we are improving the health care experience of over 125 million people around the world. Elevate your career with a leading health care company while improving lives