Information Security Engineer

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.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Palo Alto Networks firewall solutions to protect enterprise network environments
• Configure and maintain firewall policies, threat prevention profiles, and security controls in alignment with organizational standards and compliance requirements
• Support cloud network segmentation initiatives and policy enforcement
• Manage and resolve tickets related to firewall rule changes, access issues, and security events
• Identify, investigate, and remediate firewall rules that fail internal or external compliance audits
• Communicate clearly and effectively during high‑pressure situations to identify root causes, assess impact, and drive timely resolution
• Perform detailed analysis of firewall logs, traffic flows, and alerts to support investigations and operational diagnostics
• Leverage AI‑assisted tools such as Microsoft Copilot to increase development speed, accuracy, and overall productivity
• Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and operational runbooks to support consistent and repeatable security operations
• Follow established change management, incident handling, and security processes while continuously enhancing technical expertise in network security technologies
• 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 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:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 3+ years of experience in managing firewalls in cloud environments (AWS, Azure); experience with on‑prem firewalls a plus
• 3+ years of experience with tooling such as ticketing systems, cloud consoles, and firewall management suites
• 3+ years of experience analyzing complex logs and communicating technical findings clearly
• 1+ years of experience using Splunk and analyzing Splunk logs
• Ability to assist with after-hours support and respond to high severity security incidents when required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent
• Certifications such as AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Network+ or Security+, or equivalent are a plus
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to thorough documentation
• Experience with Zero Trust architectures and cloud first security platforms
• Strong understanding of network security principles, TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, and segmentation
• Experience with automation, scripting, and API based integrations

*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 $91,700 to $163,700 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.

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