Data Security Engineer II

centene; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K/stock plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Remote/hybrid work

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Centene is seeking an Enterprise Data Security Engineer to operate, maintain, and improve security technologies. You will protect sensitive data and drive operational improvements across the organization.

The role requires independence in troubleshooting, system upgrades, and strong knowledge of security frameworks, cloud concepts, and healthcare data patterns. This position supports flexible remote/hybrid work arrangements and total rewards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field.
• 2-4 years related experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of common security frameworks and data security basics.

Responsibilities

• Administer advanced functions in Data Security systems.
• Troubleshoot security systems independently.
• Perform system upgrades per Change Management.
• Understand security frameworks (CIS CSC, NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001).

Skills

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Change management

Data security

Networking concepts

Healthcare data

Cloud basics

AI basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative or business field

2-4 years related experience

Tools

CompTIA Security+

CEH

Cloud Foundations

Proofpoint

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

About Centene

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.

Benefits

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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