Sr Information Security Engineer

Optum; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Optum as a Security Engineer and play a key role in enhancing the security posture across our systems. You will implement technical controls, develop automation tools, and ensure compliance with security standards while working remotely. Ideal candidates have a strong background in cybersecurity with hands-on experience in technical security controls.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development focused on Security.
• 3+ years in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• 2+ years with a scripting language like Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform gap analysis of security and compliance controls.
• Develop reusable security tooling to automate processes.
• Advise on secure architecture best practices.

Skills

Security Automation

Risk Assessment

Incident Response

Continuous Improvement

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or similar field

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Optum

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 start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Optum AI Transformation and Strategy team is UnitedHealth Group’s enterprise AI transformation team, leading the development of our enterprise AI strategy and modernization agenda. As a Senior Director of Planning and Strategy, you will support and work hand-in-hand with our Chief AI Transformation and Strategy Officer, together driving the enterprise AI transformation. Your small but highly empowered team will own our AI portfolio focused on high-impact AI initiatives that deliver significant value to our business and those we serve. You will partner with business and technology stakeholders to develop AI/ML strategies for the highest impact opportunities across UnitedHealth Group businesses, including UnitedHealthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx.

We are seeking a hands-on Security Engineer to join our team. You will play a crucial role in improving our security and vulnerability posture by implementing technical controls and developing reusable security tooling that can be automated and repeated. Additionally, you will write comprehensive documentation and best practices to ensure consistent security standards across the organization. If you are passionate about proactive defense and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform gap analysis of security and compliance controls, assess the risks, prioritize, and propose remediation plans
• Research, propose, and implement technical controls in partnership with other Security and Engineering teams that address existing gaps in security, proactively defend against upcoming threats, and enforce the organization’s security policies
• Develop reusable security tooling that helps improve the throughput of teams while maintaining a consistent level of confidence in the system security
• Remediate security configurations and address root issues
• Implement automated, proactive security checks into the CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure appropriate network and access controls are in place and actively monitored
• Continuously improve monitoring and reporting of security and compliance issues, providing clear actions for teams to proactively remediate issues
• Monitor the security and compliance posture of the organization
• Develop, document, and communicate security standards and procedures across the engineering teams
• Advise on secure architecture best practices and design patterns
• Provide security guidance to engineers and data scientists, and champions good security hygiene
• Support security incident response as necessary
• Participate in regulatory and compliance activities as necessary

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

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, a similar technical field, or equivalent professional experience can substitute for a degree
• 6+ years of experience in software development with focus on the Security
• 3+ years of development experience in IaC using Terraform
• 2+ years of experience with a scripting language like Python
• Experience with public cloud service providers (e.g. Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure)
• Familiarity with industry standard frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF)
• Basic understanding of networking components and architectures

Preferred Qualification:

• Advanced knowledge of security automation and orchestration

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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 Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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