Information Security Engineer - Development and Automation

UnitedHealth Group; London; Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare company as an Information Security Engineer focused on development and automation. In this pivotal role, you will enhance security operations and incident response capabilities through innovative automation solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline security tasks and processes, ensuring efficient incident handling and robust security measures. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on health equity while working in a diverse and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and automation, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python required for automation.
• Experience in IT Security or Cyber Security focusing on automation.

Responsibilities

• Utilize automation tools to respond to cybersecurity incidents.
• Develop automated processes for security incident remediation.

Skills

Python Programming

Incident Response

Cybersecurity Threat Detection

Data Protection/Governance

Automation Tools

Networking Knowledge

Google Security Operations

Vulnerability Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Automation Frameworks

Scripting Languages

Job description

Information Security Engineer - Development and Automation - UK, Remote

Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role:

As a Fortune 5 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you’ll have or the challenges you’ll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

As an Information Security Engineer with a focus on development and automation, you will serve as the engineering backbone of the Incident Response team. Your expertise in development and automation will play a critical role in enhancing security operations and incident response capabilities.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities of an Information Security Engineer - Development and Automation:

1. Utilize development and automation tools to identify, escalate, and respond to cybersecurity events and incidents.
2. Develop and implement automated processes for containment and remediation of affected assets, IOCs, and TTPs.
3. Design and maintain automated workflows for efficient and effective security incident response.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate security-related tasks and processes, enhancing overall efficiency and accuracy.
5. Leverage automation frameworks and scripting languages to streamline security operations and improve incident handling capabilities.
6. Produce detailed incident reports and security recommendations using automated reporting and analysis tools.
7. Hold stakeholders accountable for implementing automated remediation actions and monitor their effectiveness.
8. Provide training and guidance on leveraging automation tools for streamlined incident response and remediation processes.
9. Foster strong relationships with technical personnel from various disciplines to drive automation initiatives and promote best practices.
10. Act as a subject matter expert in automation technologies and tools for cybersecurity incident response.
11. Identify opportunities for process automation and develop solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness in security operations.
12. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of automated security controls, recommending improvements based on industry best practices and emerging threats.
13. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in automation and security technologies, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation in incident response and automation processes.

Required Qualifications of an Information Security Engineer - Development and Automation:

1. Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
2. Strong programming skills in Python.
3. Proven experience in IT Security or Cyber Security, with a focus on development and automation in one or more of the following areas:

• Incident Response
• Email Security
• Data Protection/Governance
• Cybersecurity threat detection, monitoring, and reporting
• Cyber Intelligence and Threat Hunting
• Vulnerability Management

Experience in Google Security Operations.

Experience analyzing attack vectors, current threats, and security remediation strategies.

Strong understanding of networking (including the OSI Model, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP), System Administration, and Security Architecture.

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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 employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. 2024 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.

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