Lead CyberSecurity Engineering

Humana; United States; Remote; USD 142,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Humana is seeking a Lead CyberSecurity Engineer to forecast roadmap work and plan in two-week sprints. You will influence security outcomes across multiple teams, lead cross-functional initiatives, and serve as a trusted advisor for web application and edge security matters.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership, deep expertise in web application security, cloud technologies, and threat mitigation, and excels at influencing stakeholders to drive enterprise-wide security improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, or information security.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and supporting WAF and Bot Management solutions.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API security, authentication, and web security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions for web applications, APIs, and cloud-hosted services.
• Lead and optimize WAF and Bot Management platforms (Akamai, Cloudflare, Imperva, AWS WAF, Azure WAF, F5 Distributed Cloud, etc.).
• Apply web application security best practices, including OWASP Top 10, API security, authentication, and attack mitigation techniques.
• Develop security automation using Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, and related technologies.
• Analyze threats, investigate vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance on AI-related security risks and support automated remediation initiatives.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to drive security outcomes.
• Lead roadmap planning, technical initiatives, and Agile-based security projects.
• Use your skills to make an impact.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Web security

Threat mitigation

Security leadership

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

PowerShell

REST APIs

Job description

Become a part of our caring community The Lead CyberSecurity Engineer will forecast Roadmap work and plan into two-week sprints. Shifts in prioritization due to industry changes will require independent judgement, technical leadership, and the ability to influence security outcomes across multiple teams and business functions. This role regularly defines solutions, leads cross-functional initiatives, and serves as a trusted advisor for web application and edge security matters. The ideal candidate is a hands-on security leader with deep expertise in web application security, cloud technologies, and threat mitigation. They excel at influencing stakeholders, solving complex security challenges, and driving enterprise-wide security improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions for web applications, APIs, and cloud-hosted services.
• Lead and optimize WAF and Bot Management platforms (Akamai, Cloudflare, Imperva, AWS WAF, Azure WAF, F5 Distributed Cloud, etc.).
• Apply web application security best practices, including OWASP Top 10, API security, authentication, and attack mitigation techniques.
• Develop security automation using Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, and related technologies.
• Analyze threats, investigate vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance on AI-related security risks and support automated remediation initiatives.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to drive security outcomes.
• Lead roadmap planning, technical initiatives, and Agile-based security projects.
• Use your skills to make an impact.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, or information security.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and supporting WAF and Bot Management solutions.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API security, authentication, and web security architectures.
• Experience with HTTP/S, TLS/SSL, DNS, CDNs, load balancing, and cloud-hosted applications.
• Hands-on experience with Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, or security automation tools.
• Proven ability to assess threats, drive remediation efforts, and lead complex security initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI security, security automation, and DevSecOps practices.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare or other highly regulated environments.

Work at Home Requirements

At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel

While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $142,300 - $195,700 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Many other opportunities

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.