Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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 The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer develops and tests information security tools, applications, and system solutions deployed in Humana. Oversees the design engineering and testing processes for Humana EIP products and works with relevant EIP stakeholders to drive products from design to volume production release. The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

The Senior CyberSecurity Engineer designs, oversees, and performs engineering tests that validate platform and product designs. May design and implement protocols and solutions designed to safeguard sensitive data from external/internal breach or attacks and implement relevant engineering updates to Humana information technology and information security infrastructures. Begins to influence department’s strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering of data protection products.  For example, Privacera.
• Understand and perform deployments on Azure and GCP Clouds
• Create CI/CD pipelines on Azure environment
• Perform risk assessments, follow and enhance the security solutions lifecycle (evaluation, purchase, build, technical policy configuration, integration into Cloud environments, and run).  
• Contribute to Data Protection security solutions R&D to evaluate the latest cutting edge tools against unfilled strategic security capabilities to drive business priorities
• Act as a subject matter expert on the implementation and capabilities of existing security controls with a focus on Privacera.
• Identifies the need for new security technology solutions; designs, reviews and collaborates on the deployment of new solutions.

 

Research and Development

• Stays continually informed about the latest developments in the security field, including mitigation strategies, threats, tools, attack vectors, and cutting edge preventative measures.
• Participates in new products or technology solutions supported by appropriate ROI, total cost of ownership, and/or cost benefit analyses.
• Performs technical proof of concepts.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications:

• Hands on experience in automation (PowerShell and/or Python or a similar language, can be a beginner to intermediate level).
• Prior experience with Security & Major Incident response.
• Prior experience in Azure DevOps environment
• Prior experience in Azure monitoring
• Ability to write shell scripts
• Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of project sponsors and key stakeholders
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbal
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Solid knowledge and understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC).
• Strong Experience working in Agile environments.
• 3 + years experience in a Cyber Security focused role

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred IT Industry certifications (Microsoft Certifications On-Prem or Cloud, Cisco, CISSP, CEH, Azure, Amazon AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Experience performing security operations functions in cloud environments (Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with common security controls in the enterprise (Firewall, Proxy, AV, SIEM, etc.)
  Extensive knowledge and understanding of security issues, techniques, and implications across multiple computer platforms.
• CISSP, CISM or equivalent
• Access Controls
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience

Additional Information

Remote/WAH requirements:

• WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.  
• Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• 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.

 

$106,900 - $147,000 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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 10-23-2025
About us
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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