Senior Information Security Engineer – Remote

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.

 

This role is responsible for operational management of the IAM HSM’s which protect critical encryption keys for multiple Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms.  These are critical applications, supporting infrastructure components with an increasing demand for client integration; brought on by constantly evolving security requirements.  This individual is responsible for managing a large deployment of hardware security modules (HSM).  HSM’s are specialized security appliances dedicated to generating and protecting encryption keys to the highest degree of integrity and availability.  HSM Operations includes firmware and software updates, client update coordination, application integration, monitoring, management, and backups which require local physical presence.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• The individual will also be expected to provide operational support for IAM Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), which provides critical digital encryption certificate solutions for all applications, domain controllers, smart cards and workstations
• This role supports the capability to provide secure digital certificates, which are required by all applications and platforms in the company to meet audit, compliance, and security policy requirements enabling secure, encrypted communications, web application authentication, trusted code signing, and secure client authentication.  This is a highly protected environment (Tier 0) which demands high levels of security, data integrity and system availability.  A local presence is required for access to assets located in the Optum datacenters
• PKI operations also include system configuration management, customer solutions support, application integration, monitoring, management, and backups

 

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:

• 3+ years of experience with Linux\Windows OS management
• 3+ years of IT experience in a corporate environment
• Proven knowledge of information security best practices and processes

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Development/automation experience
• Encryption key management and HSM experience

 

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

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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.

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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