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.
Optum Insight partners with payers, providers, governments and life sciences companies to simplify and enhance clinical, administrative and financial processes through software-enabled services and analytics, while advancing value-based care. Our differentiated products, technology insights, clinical expertise and analytics support the entire health system — ultimately delivering better experiences for consumers.
Optum Insight Technology and Engineering is a critical function in Optum Insight driving the innovation and value we provide our customers and partners. This team is focused on products, solutions, platform / enabling capability development, product development lifecycle, engineering excellence and connectivity to Optum Technology.
At Optum, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone. As a Sr Info Security Engineer, you’ll be a part of the Team responsible for building the next Generation of cybersecurity solutions. You’ll play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying systems that prevent threats, scale with cloud infrastructure, and redefine how security works at an Enterprise level.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * 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 NexGen firewall
Serve as a technical lead for all Palo Alto firewall deployments – validating BOM, physical connectivity requirements, Firewall configuration leveraging NextGen Firewall capabilities
Work with the Business and various other stakeholders to drive transformation/ Integration projects towards successful completion
Ensure the Security posture of the Integrated entity is in line with Optum’s Security guidelines
Determine the severity and complexity of issues pertaining to the security and protection of systems data, (either alone or as part of a team) to ensure the protection, conservation and accountability of proprietary, personal, or privileged electronic data
Monitor and respond to security incidents. Collaborate with Cyber Defense Security to ensure prompt and effective resolution
Apply the most up-to-date code versions for the Palo Alto Firewall sensors
Assist Cyber Defense Security in the determination and establishment of War Rooms, managing and monitoring War Room activities; assist with escalations to the Vendor
Collaborate with Director, Managers, Project Managers, Architects, and other individuals to ensure a seamless roll out of Security Integrations projects
Promote continued integration of technological advances to further enhance security and reduce risks
Mentor and coach cyber security analysts, providing guidance and expertise in incident/issue response and resolution methodology
Evaluates and recommends new products, maintains knowledge of emerging technologies from application to enterprise
Promote the development of innovative approaches and solutions to complex problems and issues
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.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience installing, monitoring, and maintaining Next Gen firewall solutions including policy design and implementation
5+ years of experience evaluating and designing firewall solutions for technology projects
Experience with scripting with RESTful APIs, especially with parsing returned data (XML or JSON)
Work experience as a system security engineer or information security engineer
Familiarity with cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Proven solid planning and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to troubleshoot in highly complex, technical situations within a matrixed organization
Proven ability to identify and mitigate security issues/incidents
Proven ability to document and communicate at an expert level
Preferred Qualifications:
PCNSE Certification
Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with Routing & Switching
Experience with AI/ML applied to Security
Scripting experience (Python preferred)
*All employees working remotely 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 $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
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