Sr Information Security Engineer IAM SSO - Remote

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Sr. Information Security Engineer – IAM SSO will be part of the Web Access Management team (WAM) in the Optum Technology Information Risk Management Division (IRM). The WAM team is focused on integrating customers (internal and external to Optum/UHC) with the appropriate security tools for authenticating users with applications. The primary role of the Engineer is to design, configure and support access management solutions in accordance with our operating guidelines and security practices.

This is an individual contributor role. This role will be part of a team of security professionals in addition to providing cross-team consulting and collaboration within our security tower.

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

Primary Responsibilities:        

• Analyze and gather requirements and design IAM single sign on solutions for applications on the cloud and on premise, mobile, and Office 365
• Participate in design and execution of application Integration
• Provide production support, monitoring and support of platform technologies, and author frameworks and integration documentation
• Identify complementary technology opportunities to provide solutions for digital workspace, enterprise and hybrid cloud applications
• Involved in the development, communication and implementation of the organization's technology architecture and applications plan, including the components required to support it
• Involved in integration of corporate and business architecture and applications, coordination, administration and support activities related to data planning, data recovery and development and related projects
• Improve resiliency of supported infrastructure and services, troubleshoot issues and prevent outages
• Help assess the planning for retirement of products and migration plans for the functional evolution of the digital workspace
• Develop architectural diagrams to illustrate architectural complexities and interactions
• Work with business owners, analysts, solution engineers, development teams and infrastructure services to communicate application and data architectures
• Ensure projects successfully implement designed solutions following architectural tenets
• Conduct audit-related assessments, document changes needed, deploy feasible audit-related changes
• Conduct vendor analysis and proofs-of-concept for new technologies/solutions

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of Information Technology support experience in large, complex multi-server environment
• 3+ years Identity Access Management design, engineering and support experience
• 3+ years of experience on integration with a variety of enterprise applications, platforms and utilities
• 2+ years of LDAP Directory knowledge
• 1+ years of scripting and automation Ability to work an On-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent progressive work experience
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  •  IAM Architecture, Web Access Management, Federation, MFA, any LDAP Directories, SAML, OIDC Experience with tools like Splunk, SiteScope, HPOV, New Relic Knowledge of Cloud (private/public/hybrid) and Container technologies
• Knowledge in
  • SSO for SAML/OIDC Authentication, Azure AD, Workspace One Access or VMWare Identity Manager, Ping Identity, PingFederate or comparable products.
  • Kubernetes, OpenShift or Docker deployment Information security background and related certifications

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

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

Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, or New York City Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada/New York City residents is $90,500 to $161,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.     

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