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(Remote in posted locations) We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer 2 to join the Product Security Tools team. This role will support the engineering, integration, automation, operationalization, and continuous improvement of enterprise security tools that protect Humana's applications, SaaS platforms, cloud environments, development pipelines, and security operations workflows.
The selected candidate will work across Product Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, AI Security, Security Architecture, Scan & Triage, CSOC/TMR, IAM, application teams, and vendors to improve security posture, reduce risk, and strengthen operational maturity across critical platforms such as AppOmni, Cycode, Checkmarx, Wiz, Prisma Cloud, JFrog/Xray, AppScan, and GCP Model Armor.
This role is ideal for an engineer with some hands-on cybersecurity experience who can operate independently, troubleshoot complex tool issues, automate repeatable processes, support security control implementation, and communicate clearly with technical and leadership stakeholders.

Job Description:

• Support onboarding, configuration, tuning, and operationalization of Product Security and Cloud Security tools.
• Integrate tools with CI/CD pipelines, developer workflows, cloud platforms, Splunk, ServiceNow, M365, and other enterprise systems.
• Support AppOmni SSPM activities, including SaaS posture visibility, AI application discovery, reporting, and platform expansion.
• Support Cycode secrets detection activities, including remediation tracking, root-cause analysis, preventive controls, and reporting.
• Help operationalize Wiz, Checkmarx, JFrog/Xray, AppScan, Prisma Cloud, GCP Model Armor, and related security capabilities.
• Support Azure/GCP/AWS cloud security controls, policy development, deployment pipelines, and exception support.
• Build reports, dashboards, metrics, and executive summaries for tool health, risk posture, findings, remediation, and operational progress.
• Support rules/policy lifecycle management, tool access reviews, vendor cadences, QBRs, and health-check meetings.
• Troubleshoot tool outages, scan issues, integration issues, and user-reported incidents.
• Create and maintain SOPs, playbooks, KT documentation, escalation paths, and process guides.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve security outcomes, reduce manual effort, and strengthen operational efficiency.
• Experience with AppOmni, Cycode, Checkmarx, Wiz, Prisma Cloud, JFrog/Xray, AppScan, BurpSuite, NowSecure, or GCP Model Armor.
• Experience integrating security tools with Splunk, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, GitHub, M365, or cloud platforms.
• Experience with AI security controls, Model Armor, AI application discovery, or AI posture management.
• Experience with vendor coordination, QBRs, rule-release reviews, and tool roadmap discussions.
• Experience in regulated enterprise environments with audit, compliance, change management, and access review expectations.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Proven commitment to continuous learning and professional development through advanced technical training, certifications, participation in security communities, or contributions to cybersecurity and cloud security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Industry-recognized security and cloud certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or equivalent certifications demonstrating expertise in cloud security and cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated experience applying industry security frameworks, cloud security best practices, and emerging technologies within complex enterprise environments

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$89,000 - $121,400 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

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It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.