UnitedHealth Group is a healthcare and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of
Principal Information Security Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
46 days ago
Salary
$112K - $193K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Information Security Engineer
UnitedHealth Group
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. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: - Serve as the functional subject matter expert for the Palo Alto Networks firewall and firewall policies - Making critical decisions on enterprise security policies - Utilizing the security monitoring tools to support audits (Ex: AlgoSec, Firemon) - Reporting and reviewing the compliance status and taking remediation actions - Determine the severity and complexity of issues pertaining to the security and protection of systems data, (autonomously or as part of a team) to ensure the protection, conservation and accountability of proprietary, personal, or privileged electronic data - Collaborate with directors, managers, and other technical personnel to ensure mitigation of security risks pertaining to the company - Evaluates and develops secure solutions, based on approved security architectures and standards - Promote continued integration of technological advances to further enhance security and reduce risks - Consults on various projects regarding secure design standards and security information management - Develop and direct implementation of security standards and best practices for the organization - Evaluates analysis of suggested solutions and innovative approaches to complex issues, as well as complex conceptual analysis, ensuring implementation - Plans, conducts, and responds to internal and external cyber security audits and questionnaires; interprets and documents audit results; recommends and implements corrective actions - Participate with cyber security analysts and architects, providing guidance and expertise in incident/issue response and resolution methodology - Defines, implements, audits, and maintains firewall security policies - Promote the development of innovative approaches and solutions to complex problems and issues - Works on highly complex projects and tasks that require in-depth knowledge of one or more specialized architecture areas such as security, applications, information, solution and business - Serve in a supervisory capacity, provide lead direction, ensuring the formulation and implementation of procedures and systems 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: - Associate’s degree - 7+ years of experience with Palo Alto Firewall - 5+ years of Cloud Security experience - 5+ years of Security Architect experience - 5+ years of Firewall rule/policy compliance and governance experience - 5+ years of Firewall rule analysis and remediation experience - 5+ years of communication skills with team and customer engagement Preferred Qualifications: - Splunk experience - AlgoSec experience - Leadership skills - Basic coding capabilities Soft Skills: - Team player *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 $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. #RPO #GREEN
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