Senior Data Engineer

UnitedHealth Group; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Security Logging Engineer to design, implement, and optimize log pipelines for on‑prem and cloud environments. You will work with LogBeats, LogStash, Kafka, and Splunk to ensure reliable SIEM data and scalable storage. Strong Linux and AWS skills are required, plus collaboration across security teams.

Responsibilities include deploying changes, monitoring pipelines, and enabling training on Terraform and AWS Lambda. Telecommuter policy applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT or Engineering.
• 2+ years with LogStash, Kafka, and GitHub Operations.
• 2+ years Linux Server OS experience.
• 1+ years with any cloud platform (preferably AWS) and Go.
• 1+ years with Splunk basic search queries.

Responsibilities

• Design & develop log solutions using LogBeats, LogStash, and Kafka.
• Build log collection for on-prem and cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and support pipeline monitoring via Splunk/Grafana.
• Troubleshoot alerts, incidents, and on-call pages.
• Assist with change requests and deployments.
• Create training on cloud tech like Terraform and AWS Lambda.

Skills

LogStash

Kafka

GitHub Operations

Linux Server OS

Go Lang

Splunk basic search queries

AWS Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or IT or Engineering field

Tools

LogBeats

Terraform

Job description

Optum is a global organization 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 startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

A Security Logging Engineer partners with Cyber Defense and Splunk Teams to build, customize and distribute Security Log Solutions for on-prem and in the cloud systems. Work alongside the Security Logging engineers in the company to ensure our pipelines feeding SIEM and Long-term Storage are as efficient and reliable as possible. Security Logging Team and Cyber-Defense teams both utilize the same workload software which produces a seamless workflow, a quicker time-to-deliver, and partnerships that offer focused value. We work with platform owners across the enterprise to provide support and education around the security events their platforms produce. We deliver world-class event pipelines tailored for each owner's platform.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design & develop log solutions technologies with a key focus on LogBeats, LogStash and Kafka
• Build, design and develop new Log Collection systems for on-prem and cloud environments, AWS, Azure & GCP
• Build and support pipeline monitoring and alerting tools like Splunk Monitoring and Grafana Monitoring as needed
• Respond and troubleshoot platform alerts and high priority incidents and on-call alert pages
• Facilitation of Change Requests (pipeline deployments, upgrades, breakfixes etc...)
• Create a training plan to enhance your understanding of cloud key focus technologies like Terraform and AWS Lambda serverless computing as well as other key cloud technologies for AWS, Azure and GCP

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in CS or IT or Engineering field
• 2+ years of experience with LogStash, Kafka, and GitHub Operations
• 2+ years of experience with Linux Server OS
• 2+ years with any one cloud platform (preferably AWS Cloud) and Go Lang
• 1+ years of experience working with Splunk basic search queries

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work on high and low-level designing
• Proven ability to work independently or as a team
• Excellent understanding of Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
• Advanced Experience with RHEL Linux OS Commands
• Proven good communications skills
• Proven good problem-solving attitude

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Groupis a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.