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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. 

The Security Engineer will participate in the deployment, integration, and operationalization of Threat and Vulnerability Detection Platform across the enterprise. The Security Engineer will have solid interpersonal skills, be a self-starter, and have a desire to maintain enterprise-wide visibility to initiatives related to threat and vulnerability detection technologies and services. The Security Engineer is an individual contributor role with expertise in Operating systems, and software vulnerability management.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deploy and integrate the Threat and Vulnerability Platform technology across the enterprise tool and integrate the platforms to the various security tool sets (SIEM, XDR, Reporting, etc.)
• Deploy, implement and manage security controls to safeguard infrastructure, systems, and data
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and audits to ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards (e.g. FedRAMP, NIST)
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify security requirements and develop solutions
• Develop and maintain security documentation including policies and procedures
• Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies, providing recommendations for continuous improvement
• Review, test, and configure scanning and reporting results to key stakeholders
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior security engineers and other team members

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 (or higher)
• 4 years of experience in remediating vulnerabilities on Tenable VM servers
• 4 years of experience in responding to ticking requests for the team such as ad-hoc scans, false positive investigations, vulnerability risks
• 4 years of experience in reviewing scans for potential, successful, and unsuccessful scan results
• 4 years of experience in cloud service provider security concepts
• 2 years of experience in maintaining and utilizing the Tenable VM software and infrastructure
• Due to FISMA US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge of network concepts, Windows and Linux operating systems and administration
• Scripting, automation, AI 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 $72,800 to $130,000 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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