Overview
Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.
Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.
Responsibilities
- Lead configuration and implementation of all information security systems
- Manage all information security systems and ensure proactive patching levels
- Act as backup or lead Scrum Master for Security Engineering team as assigned by Security team leadership, creating user stories assigned to engineering and operations team members
- Configure and engineer all Endpoint Security controls
- Configure and engineer all Network Security controls
- Configure and engineer all Server Security controls
- Configure and engineer all Database Security controls
- Configure and engineer all identities and permissions and single sign-on for contractors and employees
- Develops peers and staff by providing direction, support, and mentoring in areas of expertise
- Other duties as needed or required
Qualifications
- BS and the equivalent of 7 years working in Information Security or equivalent 10 years of work experience, in a highly regulated environment, preferably in Healthcare or Fintech, with demonstrated progressive levels of responsibility, leadership and hands-on experience with security controls in on-prem and cloud-based environments
- Experience working on an Agile team and familiarity with the Agile Scrum methodology and creation of user stories in Agile discipline
- Extensive experience with Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Database Security, Network Security, Active Directory, Patch Management, Web Application Firewalls, and Advanced Malware solutions
- Extensive working knowledge of configuring and managing Identity and Access Platforms, Firewalls, Switches, Routers, Network Sensors, Endpoint Controls, Server Controls, and Data Loss Prevention
- Security certifications preferred (CISSP, OSCP, CISM, GIAC) or requirement to obtain within 12 months of hire
- Knowledge of Python, Regex, PowerShell, SQL, JSON, and XML; some experience in an object-oriented programming language is desirable but not required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective organization, prioritization, negotiation and influencing skills
Benefits and Other Information
- Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
- Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support mental, physical and financial well-being, including vacation and sick time, family leave, sabbatical program, medical plans, life and AD&D insurance, disability programs, and more
- Retirement and Stock Purchase programs, including a 401(k) match and employer-funded retirement account
- Flexible work environment with a collaborative and inclusive culture
- Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., and recognized as a Top Place to Work by the Boston Globe
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Job Category: IT - Technology Services
Posting End Date: 31/10/2025