Senior Information Security Engineer

About the role

This position of Senior Information Security Engineer supports Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and experience with deployment of Microsoft (M365/O365) Security and Compliance capabilities. Individuals in this role will function at a senior expert level to develop and implement security tools in a 24/7/365 operations environment, ensuring the security and protection of data while formulating and implementing procedures and systems to protect, conserve, and account for proprietary, personal, or privileged electronic data.

Provides Subject Matter Expert (SME) level support for establishing operational readiness and for ongoing data protection operations for UHG. Positions in this function are involved in monitoring, evaluating, and maintaining systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, networks, databases, and Web-based security. Conducts vulnerability assessments and monitors systems, networks, databases, and Web for potential performance and capability degradation. Responds to alerts from monitoring tools, reports, investigates, and resolves security incidents. Recommends and implements changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access. Researches security trends, new methods, and techniques used in unauthorized access of data to preemptively minimize the possibility of system breaches. May oversee internal or external systems security (i.e., cloud services). Ensures that customers and users have the right access to the right systems at the right times.

The individual will work in a leadership capacity, collaborating with other departments to develop and implement information security policies, standards, and procedures. Collaborates with multiple teams across support tiers including desktop support, network, security, and information security teams, analyzing issues/incidents, establishing/working war rooms, diagnosing issue severity, and computing problem resolution and recovery. Resolves issues or works with SMEs to resolve them. This position requires the ability to work hours mirroring the hours of teammates, typically starting at 8:00 am CST, and may require availability to work on-call and non-standard hours when necessary.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Responsibilities

• Serves in a leadership capacity, formulating and implementing procedures and systems
• Serves as a senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) for data protection capabilities
• Determines the severity and complexity of issues pertaining to the security and protection of data, ensuring the protection, conservation, and accountability of proprietary, personal, or privileged electronic data
• Develops and oversees the development of innovative approaches and solutions to complex problems and issues
• Oversees the monitoring and responses to security incidents, offering expertise to ensure prompt and effective resolution
• Provides analysis of and suggested solutions to complex issues, as well as complex conceptual analysis
• Collaborates with directors, managers, project managers, architects, and other technical leads to ensure continuity and communication across teams
• Collaborates with directors, managers, and other technical personnel to ensure mitigation of risks to the company
• Mentors and coaches cyber security individuals to provide guidance and expertise, promoting continued integration of technological advances to further enhance security

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of networking experience
• 3+ years of experience with DLP or data protection platforms
• 2+ years of experience with VMWare / Powershell

Preferred Qualifications

• General Programming/Scripting proficiency (i.e. Python, Perl, BASH, etc.)
• Experience in Fortune 500 company
• Mentoring/guidance capabilities
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills
• Strong networking and architecture experience
• Ability to troubleshoot in highly complex, technical situations within a matrixed organization
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Ability to document and communicate on an expert level
• Have or be in process of obtaining advanced certifications pertinent to area of expertise
• Ability to obtain and keep required (government and other) security clearances
• Collaborate in the development of training content for issues related to IT Cybersecurity
• 5+ years providing SME level capabilities in varied enterprise level security technologies

Benefits

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).

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.