Information Security Engineer - Hybrid in MN

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As an Information Security Engineer within our Enterprise Security team, you will provide critical operations support for managing enterprise-grade cryptographic appliances, PKI servers, and key resources. Operating in a hybrid work environment from our MN950 office, you will help analyze, identify gaps, design, build, and support a robust, secure, and compliant platform. You will act as an independent contributor within an agile-based team, bringing innovative ideas to automate repetitive tasks and optimize workflows. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly protect patient and member data, requiring participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation and occasional local travel to Optum's Twin Cities data centers to support hardware cryptographic operations.

If you live near Eden Prairie, MN, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day operational support and management for enterprise-grade cryptographic appliances, PKI servers, and associated resources
• Analyze, identify gaps, design, build, and maintain a robust, secure, and compliant platform of cryptographic hardware
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline operational workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging technology and cryptographic trends to inform secure platform designs and strategic innovations
• Collaborate actively as an independent contributor within an agile-based team to deliver security goals
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support hardware cryptographic appliances and public key encryption (PKI) systems
• Perform occasional local travel to Optum data centers in the Twin Cities area as part of normal operations and on-call activities

Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement 

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: 

• High School Diploma/GED
• 4+ years of equivalent information security or technology experience
• 1+ years of experience with cryptographic modules, hardware security modules (HSMs), or other cryptographic platforms
• 1+ years of experience managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), ideally Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS)
• 1+ years of experience writing automation scripts leveraging Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages
• Ability to participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation supporting hardware cryptographic appliances and public key infrastructure
• Ability to travel occasionally to local Twin Cities data centers for physical hardware operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISSP or other security-related certification
• Cloud Infrastructure exposure in any of the major Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) including MS Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Experience with other Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms or practices
• Experience utilizing modern automation tools or technology platforms to streamline daily tasks, optimize workflows, and increase task efficiency

*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 $72,800 to $130,000 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 Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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