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The Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud security across Optum Serve. This role will work as part of the security team to implement new technology solutions and ensure alignment with Enterprise Information Security (EIS) standards. The selected candidate will work to standardize the security controls to safeguard networks and systems, with a specific focus on cloud environments.

Optum Serve helps federal agencies and communities across the nation tackle some of the biggest challenges in health care. We help our clients and the communities they serve prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and long-term public health challenges.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud security tool sets
• Collaborate with Optum security teams to implement new software, policy configurations, and settings for cloud environments
• Evaluate and recommend security controls and tooling for on-premises, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid environments
• Develop innovative approaches and solve complex problems related to cloud security
• Liaise with Business and IT Groups during the security analysis, design, and planning phases of IT and business-related projects
• Create and maintain new and existing playbooks/runbooks, ensuring high-quality work standards with multifunctional team members
• Evaluate vulnerabilities in cloud environments and make recommendations for remediation
• Ensure day-to-day operational tasks are performed and security metrics are relevant and current
• Maintain expertise in Information Security, including industry trends, strategies, vulnerabilities, and threats to ensure the company’s assets are effectively and appropriately secured
• Participate in security incident response processes as needed
• Be available off-hours to support incidents and participate in on-call rotation

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field, OR 5+ years of information security experience
• Possess at least one general information security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent
• Possess a cloud security certification such as CCSP or a vendor focused cloud security certificate such as Azure or AWS
• 6+ years of experience working in a large enterprise
• 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity standards (such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171)
• 4+ years of experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• 3+ years of experience with certification and accreditation processes (DIACAP, NIST RMF)
• 2+ years of experience in network/application/system/cloud vulnerability and threat management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated written executive communication and presentation skills
• Work experience supporting federal security programs (DoD, VA, DHS preferred)
• Prior military service
• Experience with Tanium security platform administration
• Experience with Tenable administration
• Experience with Symantec Endpoint Protection
• Experience with Bloodhound Enterprise
• Experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls
• Experience with data loss prevention (DLP) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems
• Experience with specific cloud security tools and technologies such as AWS Security Hub, AWS GuardDuty, Azure Security Center, Google Cloud Security Command Center, and cloud-native security solutions

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.