UnitedHealth Group Hiring for Senior Info Security Engineering Consultant Firewall, IPS/IDS at Hyderabad, India Full Time

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of advanced network security measures to safeguard data, software, and hardwareImplementation of configuration change activity for firewall/security devices & tools

• Monitor network traffic for anomalies and respond swiftly to security incidents

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and vulnerability testing

• Develop, implement, and enforce robust security policies and procedures

• Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents to identify root causes and impacts

• Prepare detailed incident reports and provide actionable recommendations for remediation

• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure cohesive security strategies

• Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technological advancements

• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Proven experience in network security and incident response

• Solid knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Email Security, SIEM and other security technologies

• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST)

• Proven excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualification:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH)

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.