Data Security Engineer II

Centene Corporation; Jefferson City (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Centene Corporation in Missouri seeks a data security professional to operate, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise data security technologies that protect and govern sensitive information. The role resolves technical issues independently and drives operational improvements.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field and 2–4 years of related experience. Preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+ or CEH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative or business field; 2–4 years related experience.
• Knowledge of common Security Control Frameworks (CIS CSC, NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001).
• Ability to troubleshoot data security systems and perform system upgrades under Change Management.
• Experience with data patterns in healthcare and large corporate environments.
• Basic understanding of cloud design and AI concepts.

Responsibilities

• Administer advanced functions in all Data Security systems.
• Troubleshoot data security systems independently.
• Perform system upgrades per Change Management procedures.
• Understand networking and security concepts and document new systems.
• Learn and implement new functionality to improve operations.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

System upgrades

Networking basics

Security concepts

Cloud foundations

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative or business field

Tools

Proofpoint Protection Server

CEH

CompTIA Security+

Job description

Position Purpose: Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise data security technologies that protect and govern sensitive data. This role independently resolves technical issues, implements new capabilities, and drives operational improvements that strengthen the organization's data security posture.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.

• Administer advanced functions in all Data Security systems.
• Possess independent troubleshooting abilities for Data Security systems.
• Perform System Upgrades adhering to Change Management procedures.
• Advanced understanding of systems and networking concepts.
• Ability to learn and document new systems and tools, implement new functionality and make operational improvements.
• Understand basic knowledge around common Security Control Frameworks (CIS CSC, NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires 2 – 4 years of related experience.

Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge around common Security Control Frameworks (CIS CSC, NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001).
• Advanced understanding of data security systems and networking concepts.
• Understanding of data patterns for healthcare.
• Understanding of data patterns for a large corporation.
• Basic understanding of cloud application design.
• Basic understanding of AI.

Soft Skills:

• Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Intermediate - Ability to work independently.

License/Certification:

• CompTIA Security + preferred.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) preferred.
• Cloud Foundations preferred.
• Proofpoint Protection Server Administration preferred.

Pay Range: $30.58 - $55.09 per hour

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act