Unum · 17 hours ago
Senior Security Engineer
Unum is a Fortune 500 company leading a digital transformation in the employee benefits sector. They are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to shape enterprise-wide security strategies, architect security frameworks, and collaborate with IT and business leaders to ensure compliance and protect critical assets.
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Responsibilities
Influence corporate-level security decisions
Architect and operate a depth-in-defense security framework
Drive Identity & Access Management and privileged access solutions
Collaborate with IT and business leaders to integrate secure technologies
Partner with internal and external audit teams to ensure compliance
You’ll be solving complex security challenges, building scalable solutions, and helping shape the future of cybersecurity at Unum
Monitors for external threats and indicators of compromise
Responds to and leads incident response for threat alerts
Monitors for inappropriate utilization of computer resources
Assesses reported security threats and weaknesses
Provides level II support for Operations
Participates in 24/7 on-call rotation
Participates in ethical hacking red team/blue team exercises
Performs day-to-day operations and technical support, including system upgrades, on the Unum security technology portfolio
Consults on the security framework to IT/Business project teams, and in day-to-day business operations
Consults with development and business partners on integration and security configuration for new or existing software or solutions
Participates in the evaluation of vendor's product strategies, technology roadmaps and software enhancements, and consults on the inclusion and rollout these recommendations in the corporate security roadmap
Develops and consults on sound security policies and procedures
Assists with application and network security assessments, as assigned
Maintains expertise to function as subject matter expert in one or more security disciplines
Develops strong partnerships with business clients, application developers, software vendors and other technical resources
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
6+ years of related work experience in information technology engineering, support or consulting experience
Working effectively in an ambiguous environment, functioning independently, and effectively working across geographical locations
Detecting and analyzing hostile and other improper actions in such an environment
Investigating and responding to security alerts, or new security threats with a sense of urgency
Strong oral and written communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proactive thinking skills
Strong Knowledge of (at least one) UNIX, Windows, Mainframe, and/or Apple Operating System vulnerabilities and secure configuration settings
Strong Knowledge of threats and vulnerabilities associated with application and network security
Strong Knowledge of the principles of implementation and operation and experience with security technology such as firewalls, multi-level security implementation, security assessment, monitoring and profiles tools (e.g. IDS/IPS, SEIM, AV, Qualys, etc.), and password crackers
Mentor and support junior level security staff
Develops strong partnerships with client management, business clients, application developers, software vendors and other technical resources which includes, but not limited to, legal, compliance, and privacy
Maintain close relationships with the business to understand strategy, processes, plans and needs to help influence planning by advising on best practices, innovation/technology enablement opportunities
Communicates effectively with business partners, customers, brokers, third party suppliers/partners, and systems resources at all levels
Delivers effective, high-quality solutions in a timely manner while balancing shifting priorities and, at times, accelerated timelines
Facilitate matching business needs and services options by leveraging knowledge of business strategy, processes, and market offerings to assist in evaluating the most appropriate products and services to meet its requirements
Provide an overall perspective or point of clarification to partner on operational aspects of a service. Has a good overall understanding of infrastructure and application portfolios to provide guidance to service partner provider
Experience in implementing and supporting global Identity and Access Management solutions (Identity Management, Access Management, Virtual Directory, SSO)
Knowledge and experience on Oracle OAM, ForgeRock OpenAM and/or other Web Access Management systems (like CA SiteMinder), and API integration
Experience on ForgeRock OpenIDM, Oracle OIM and/or other Identity management systems
Experience on SSO (Single-Sign-On) technologies including Cloud, SAML and federation of identities (IdP initiated and SP initiated), multi-factor authentication
Experience on CyberArk, Enterprise Certificate Management and Enterprise Token Services technologies
Experience with LDAP/Directory Services including Active Directory and Radiant Logic
Experience with RACF, DB2, SQL
Experience with Azure, O365 and AWS
Familiar with Regulations, including, GLPA, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and other Cyber Security Regulatory compliance requirements and related programs
ISO 27001/27002 the NIST Cyber Security Framework
Excellent working knowledge of one or more of the following security areas desired: Operating System Security (Windows, Apple, AIX, Linux, zOS), Internet Technologies (NNTP, Proxy, HTTP, HTTPS, HTLM, SSL, X.509), TCP/IP and networking (LAN/WAN/Wireless), Intrusion Detection and Prevention products, Incident Response Management, Public Key Infrastructure technologies including encryption, Kerberos, certification authorities, Application and Network Security Assessments methodologies and tools, General Access Control Security (Active Directory, Linux, and Mainframe security), IPSEC and remote access technologies, End Point Security products (i.e. Anti-virus, Malware, Hard Drive encryption), Ethical Hacking, Incident Response and case management
Forensic tools such as Oxygen, encase, Atola Forensic equipment
Experience in implementing and operating security technology such as firewalls, multi-level security implementation, security assessment scanners, and security monitoring tools (e.g. IDS/IPS, SEIM, AV, Qualys, etc.)
Experience in application and network security assessment methodologies, tools, and techniques
Experience in implementing and operating global end-point security products (anti-virus, anti-malware, hard drive encryption, DLP, etc.)
Security Coding Standards (e.g. OWASP) and Secure Software Development Lifecycles
SOX and HIPAA compliance requirements and related programs
Participates in 24/7 on-call rotation
Participates in ethical hacking red team/blue team exercises
Performs day-to-day operations and technical support, including system upgrades, on the Unum security technology portfolio
Consults on the security framework to IT/Business project teams, and in day-to-day business operations
Consults with development and business partners on integration and security configuration for new or existing software or solutions
Participates in the evaluation of vendor's product strategies, technology roadmaps and software enhancements, and consults on the inclusion and rollout these recommendations in the corporate security roadmap
Develops and consults on sound security policies and procedures
Assists with application and network security assessments, as assigned
Maintains expertise to function as subject matter expert in one or more security disciplines
Develops strong partnerships with business clients, application developers, software vendors and other technical resources
Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred
Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or related discipline preferred or comparable work experience
Preferred if two of those years was spent in networking, application development, system security or IT Audit related positions
CISSP, CISM, SANS, and other security related certifications a plus
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental)
Insurance benefits (short & long-term disability)
Performance-based incentive plans
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not
Company
Unum
Since our founding in 1848, Unum has been a leader in the employee benefits business through innovation, integrity and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
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