Investigations Consultant, Insider Risk - Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Insider Risk program, part of UnitedHealth Group’s Compliance and Ethics Organization, conducts internal investigations related to allegations of serious employee misconduct, fraud, theft, and other insider risks; provides digital forensic support and analysis to the Enterprise, and coordinates with law enforcement and legal counsel.

The Investigations Consultant will conduct complex investigations and digital forensic analyses, in partnership with enterprise stakeholders such as Corporate Security, People Team, Employment Law, Compliance, Privacy, and Enterprise Information Security. This role will also support team leadership by assisting in the development and refinement of investigative processes, implementing innovative risk mitigation solutions, and continuously improving risk management strategies.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely

• from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Lead end-to-end investigations related to employee misconduct, to include evidence collection, chain-of-custody documentation, conducting interviews, and writing case summaries and reports.
• Conduct digital forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, and other electronically stored information such as system/network logs, email, and other large data sets.
• Collaborate and support leadership to enhance investigative processes which reflect current best practices and industry standards.
• Collaborate and support leadership to implement innovative and efficient solutions to identify, investigate, and mitigate internal risks.
• Foster the professional development of new junior team members.

Required Qualifications :

• 5+ years of experience in law enforcement, cybersecurity, or related domain conducting investigations into allegations of employee misconduct or violations of state/federal criminal code. This should include 3+ years of experience conducting digital forensic investigations or analysis of operating system artifacts, system/network logs, or other electronically stored information.
• Experience using digital forensic tools such as X-Ways, Magnet Axiom, Nuix, Cellebrite, and other open-source tools and scripts.
• Familiarity with technical concepts, to include computer hardware/software, network protocol, and file system structure.
• Current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education, with the ability to conduct ongoing testing and upgrading of digital forensic processes, software, and capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proven exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to conduct investigations, lead cross-functional teams, collect statements and interviews, and report findings to internal employees and leaders.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Digital forensics certifications from reputable certification entities, such as GIAC (GCFE and GCFA), IACIS (CFCE), and Cellebrite.
• Experience leveraging Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview to detect and investigate intentional misconduct.
• Experience conducting criminal or civil investigations at the local, state, or federal level.
• Experience in fostering the professional development of new junior team members.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.

The salary range for this role is $89,000 to $120,000 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.