Prin Cybersecurity Analyst - Hybrid in Minneapolis MN, Raleigh NC, DC or Remote

About the role

Pursue your passion and potential as a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst on the Optum Technology Cyber Defense team based in Minneapolis MN, Raleigh NC, DC or Remote. Join a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Splunk SOAR playbooks, automations, and custom applications or actions to streamline cybersecurity operations
• Translate complex security operations and incident response requirements into effective, scalable, and resilient automation solutions
• Integrate SOAR workflows seamlessly with security tools, APIs, and enterprise platforms
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex cyber defense challenges, emphasizing the responsible and ethical use of AI
• Partner with Cyber Defense, SOC, and incident response teams to proactively identify automation opportunities and optimize overall operational workflows
• Use and leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to automate repetitive tasks, optimize security workflows, and drive continuous operational improvements
• Provide senior-level technical leadership, mentoring other analysts, and contributing to automation standards, reusable frameworks, and industry best practices
• Evaluate emerging technology trends, including AI advancements, to inform solution design, security automation, and strategic innovation

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of Python development experience
• 6+ years of Cybersecurity experience
• Hands-on experience with Splunk SOAR, including custom application and action development
• Solid experience with Python, API integrations, and automation design
• Experience with GitHub and project/work tracking tools (such as GitHub Projects)
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP)
• Proven ability to translate ambiguous or complex requirements into scalable technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technology field (or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree)
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) and Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL)
• Experience with CI/CD and source control practices for security automation content
• Experience creating reusable automation frameworks
• Experience with AI agents, LLM-integrated workflows, or AI-assisted analyst workflows
• Familiarity with AI governance concepts, including approval workflows, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop design

Benefits

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

Pay and Schedule

The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Python development experience
• 6+ years of Cybersecurity experience
• Hands-on experience with Splunk SOAR, including custom application and action development
• Solid experience with Python, API integrations, and automation design
• Experience with GitHub and project/work tracking tools (such as GitHub Projects)
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP)
• Proven ability to translate ambiguous or complex requirements into scalable technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technology field (or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree)
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) and Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL)
• Experience with CI/CD and source control practices for security automation content
• Experience creating reusable automation frameworks
• Experience with AI agents, LLM-integrated workflows, or AI-assisted analyst workflows
• Familiarity with AI governance concepts, including approval workflows, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop design

Skills

• Python development
• Cybersecurity experience
• Hands-on experience with Splunk SOAR
• API integrations
• GitHub and project/work tracking tools
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP)
• AI-powered solutions
• Automation design
• Responsible and ethical use of AI
• Emerging technology trends
• CI/CD and source control practices
• Reusable automation frameworks
• AI agents, LLM-integrated workflows, or AI-assisted analyst workflows
• AI governance concepts

Benefits

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

Pay and Schedule

The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit [Application Link] or contact [Contact Information].